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Mcnichols Family History

Mcnichols Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McNichol with excrescent English -s.

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


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Where is the Mcnichols family from?

You can see how Mcnichols families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcnichols family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcnichols families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Mcnichols families living in Quebec. This was about 71% of all the recorded Mcnichols's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Mcnichols families in 1911.
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What did your Mcnichols ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcnichols. 24% of Mcnichols men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Mcnichols women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcnichols were Clerk and Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    15%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Secretary
    9%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Mcnichols. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcnichols 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 830 immigration records available for the last name Mcnichols. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mcnichols. For the veterans among your Mcnichols ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcnichols lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Mcnichols life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mcnichols in 1951 was 44, and 66 in 2004.

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