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Niceley Family History

Niceley Surname Meaning

Variant of Nicely a surname of Swiss German or German origin.

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


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Where is the Niceley family from?

You can see how Niceley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niceley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Niceley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Niceley families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Niceley's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Niceley families in 1911.
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What did your Niceley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Niceley. 29% of Niceley men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Niceley women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Salesman
    29%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Niceley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Niceley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niceley 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Niceley. 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 330 military records available for the last name Niceley. For the veterans among your Niceley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niceley lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Niceley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Niceley in 1945 was 55, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niceley 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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