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Nacholson Family History

Nacholson 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: Nicholson, Nichelson, Nicolson, Nickolson, Michelson, Napoleon

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Where is the Nacholson family from?

You can see how Nacholson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nacholson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Nacholson families were found in USA in 1920, Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1861. In 1911 there was 1 Nacholson family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Nacholson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nacholson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nacholson 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 19 census records available for the last name Nacholson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nacholson 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Nacholson. 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 military records available for the last name Nacholson. For the veterans among your Nacholson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nacholson lifespan?

Average Nacholson life expectancy in 1967 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nacholson 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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