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Nicklisson Family History

Nicklisson 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: Nickson, Nickelson, Nilsson, Dickinson, Nicolson, Nickerson, Nickless

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Where is the Nicklisson family from?

You can see how Nicklisson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nicklisson family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Nicklisson family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Nicklisson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nicklisson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nicklisson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Nicklisson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nicklisson 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Nicklisson. 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 3 military records available for the last name Nicklisson. For the veterans among your Nicklisson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nicklisson lifespan?

Average Nicklisson life expectancy in 1975 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nicklisson 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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