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Mcnickle Family History

Mcnickle Surname Meaning

Irish (northern): variant of McNichol.

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


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Where is the Mcnickle family from?

You can see how Mcnickle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcnickle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcnickle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Mcnickle families living in Lancashire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Mcnickle's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcnickle families in 1891.
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What did your Mcnickle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcnickle. 34% of Mcnickle men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Mcnickle women worked as a School Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcnickle were Painter and Manager.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Painter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    50%
  • Manager
    50%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mcnickle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcnickle 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 653 immigration records available for the last name Mcnickle. 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 754 military records available for the last name Mcnickle. For the veterans among your Mcnickle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcnickle lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Mcnickle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Mcnickle in 1957 was 53, and 75 in 2004.

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