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Nickenson Family History

Nickenson 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: Nickelson, Dickenson, Nickerson, Nickeson, Nickson, Nickens

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Where is the Nickenson family from?

You can see how Nickenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nickenson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nickenson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Nickenson families living in Massachusetts. This was about 48% of all the recorded Nickenson's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Nickenson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nickenson 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 Nickenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nickenson. 60% of Nickenson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Private Mean
    40%

What Nickenson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Nickenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nickenson 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Nickenson. 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 19 military records available for the last name Nickenson. For the veterans among your Nickenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nickenson lifespan?

Average Nickenson life expectancy in 1972 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nickenson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nickenson 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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