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Nickells Family History

Nickells Surname Meaning

see Nicholls.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Nickells family from?

You can see how Nickells families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nickells family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nickells families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Nickells families living in Ontario. This was about 43% of all the recorded Nickells's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nickells families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nickells 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 Nickells ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nickells. 34% of Nickells men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Nickells women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nickells were Butcher 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
    34%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Butcher
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Nickells. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nickells 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Nickells. 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 300 military records available for the last name Nickells. For the veterans among your Nickells ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nickells lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Nickells life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Nickells in 1962 was 64, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nickells 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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