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Nichenson Family History

Nichenson 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: Nichelson, Michelson, Nickelson, Richerson, Richeson, Dickenson

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Where is the Nichenson family from?

You can see how Nichenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nichenson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Nichenson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Nichenson families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nichenson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Nichenson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Nichenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nichenson 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 Nichenson. 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 4 military records available for the last name Nichenson. For the veterans among your Nichenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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