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Nichall Family History

Nichall Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Nicholl, Michael, Newhall, Nichol, Schall, Birchall, Chall, Nichols

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Where is the Nichall family from?

You can see how Nichall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nichall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Nichall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Nichall families living in South Carolina. This was about 60% of all the recorded Nichall's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Nichall families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nichall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nichall ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Nichall. 100% of Nichall women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 269 census records available for the last name Nichall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nichall census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 72 immigration records available for the last name Nichall. 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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Draft Cards

There are 15 military records available for the last name Nichall. For the veterans among your Nichall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nichall lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nichall ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nichall

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