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Nichalos Family History

Nichalos 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: Nicholas, Nichols, Nicholes, Nicholls, Michals, Nicolo, Nicolas

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Where is the Nichalos family from?

You can see how Nichalos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nichalos family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nichalos families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Nichalos families living in New Brunswick. This was about 60% of all the recorded Nichalos's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Nichalos families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nichalos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nichalos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nichalos. 39% of Nichalos men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Nichalos women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nichalos were Brush Maker and Cook.

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Miner
    15%
  • Brush Maker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

What Nichalos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 548 census records available for the last name Nichalos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nichalos 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Nichalos. 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 23 military records available for the last name Nichalos. For the veterans among your Nichalos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nichalos lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2003, in the United States, Nichalos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Nichalos in 1987 was 63, and 56 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nichalos 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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