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Nickel Family History

Nickel Surname Meaning

German and Dutch: from a pet form of Nick a short form of the personal name Nikolaus (see Nicholas). This surname is rare in the Netherlands.

English (northern): from the Middle English personal name Nic(h)ol(e) a vernacular form of Nic(h)olas (see Nicholas). It was also sometimes used as a female name.

See Nichol.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Nickel family from?

You can see how Nickel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nickel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nickel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 48 Nickel families living in Ontario. This was about 41% of all the recorded Nickel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nickel families in 1911.
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What did your Nickel ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Nickel. 74% of Nickel men worked as a Farmer and 78% of Nickel women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nickel were Carpenter and Stenographer.

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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
    74%
  • Labourer
    9%
  • Laborer
    5%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    78%
  • Stenographer
    23%

What Nickel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 40,000 census records available for the last name Nickel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nickel 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Nickel. 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 12,000 military records available for the last name Nickel. For the veterans among your Nickel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nickel lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Nickel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Nickel in 1943 was 71, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nickel 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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