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Nickal Family History

Nickal 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: Nickel, Nickol, Bickel, Pickel, Sickel, Micka, Rickel, Nitka, Fickel

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Where is the Nickal family from?

You can see how Nickal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nickal family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nickal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Nickal families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nickal's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nickal families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nickal 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 Nickal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housemaid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nickal. 60% of Nickal men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Nickal women worked as a Housemaid.

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housemaid
    100%

What Nickal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 589 census records available for the last name Nickal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nickal 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Nickal. 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 34 military records available for the last name Nickal. For the veterans among your Nickal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nickal lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Nickal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Nickal in 1967 was 58, and 44 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nickal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nickal 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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