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Nichelson Name Meaning

Variant of Nicholson .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Michelson, Nickelsen, Nicolson, Michelsen, Nielsen, Nickson

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Where is the Nichelson family from?

You can see how Nichelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nichelson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nichelson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 56 Nichelson families living in Ontario. This was about 37% of all the recorded Nichelson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nichelson families in 1911.
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What did your Nichelson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Nichelson. 60% of Nichelson men worked as a Farmer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Miner
    40%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Nichelson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Nichelson. For the veterans among your Nichelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nichelson lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Nichelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Nichelson in 1949 was 73, and 62 in 2004.

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