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Nickeson Family History

Nickeson Surname Meaning

English: patronymic from a pet form of Nicholas.

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


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Where is the Nickeson family from?

You can see how Nickeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nickeson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nickeson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Nickeson families living in Ontario. This was about 46% of all the recorded Nickeson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nickeson families in 1911.
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What did your Nickeson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nickeson. 35% of Nickeson men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Nickeson women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nickeson were Clerk and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Maid
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Nickeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nickeson 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Nickeson. 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 394 military records available for the last name Nickeson. For the veterans among your Nickeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nickeson lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Nickeson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Nickeson in 1958 was 24, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nickeson 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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