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Nickason Family History

Nickason 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: Nickson, Nickeson, Dickason, Rickson, Hickson, Nickelson, Wickson

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Where is the Nickason family from?

You can see how Nickason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nickason family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Nickason families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Nickason families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Nickason's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nickason families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nickason 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 Nickason ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Nickason. 80% of Nickason men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    80%
  • Clerk
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nickason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nickason 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Nickason. 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 71 military records available for the last name Nickason. For the veterans among your Nickason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nickason lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Nickason life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Nickason in 1966 was 76, and 50 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nickason 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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