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Nicholds Family History

Nicholds Surname Meaning

variant of Nicholls with intrusive d.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Nicholds family from?

You can see how Nicholds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nicholds family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Nicholds families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Nicholds families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Nicholds's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nicholds families in 1911.
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What did your Nicholds ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nicholds. 35% of Nicholds men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Nicholds women worked as a Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Nicholds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nicholds 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Nicholds. 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 676 military records available for the last name Nicholds. For the veterans among your Nicholds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nicholds lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Nicholds life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Nicholds in 1961 was 47, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nicholds 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.

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