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Nicherson Family History

Nicherson 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, Richerson, Nickerson, Michelson, Nickelson, Rickerson

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Where is the Nicherson family from?

You can see how Nicherson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nicherson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Nicherson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 38 Nicherson families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 51% of all the recorded Nicherson's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Nicherson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nicherson 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 Nicherson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nicherson. 18% of Nicherson men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Nicherson women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nicherson were Farmer and Housework.

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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
    18%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Farmer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    15%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Housework
    9%

What Nicherson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Nicherson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nicherson 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 334 immigration records available for the last name Nicherson. 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 298 military records available for the last name Nicherson. For the veterans among your Nicherson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nicherson lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Nicherson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Nicherson in 1970 was 58, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nicherson 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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