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Nicklen Family History

Nicklen Surname Meaning

see Nicklin.

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


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Where is the Nicklen family from?

You can see how Nicklen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nicklen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Nicklen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Nicklen family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nicklen's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Nicklen families in 1911.
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What did your Nicklen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Nicklen. 100% of Nicklen men worked as a Gardener and 75% of Nicklen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Gardener
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Domestic Duties
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Nicklen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nicklen 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 313 immigration records available for the last name Nicklen. 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 313 military records available for the last name Nicklen. For the veterans among your Nicklen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nicklen lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1998, in the United States, Nicklen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Nicklen in 1960 was 62, and 36 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nicklen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nicklen 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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