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Nickett Family History

Nickett 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: Pickett, Bickett, Fickett, Wickett, Rickett, Hackett, Cockett

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Where is the Nickett family from?

You can see how Nickett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nickett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Nickett families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 12 Nickett families living in Ontario. This was about 92% of all the recorded Nickett's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nickett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nickett 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 Nickett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nickett. 100% of Nickett 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
    100%

What Nickett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 360 census records available for the last name Nickett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nickett 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Nickett. 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 67 military records available for the last name Nickett. For the veterans among your Nickett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nickett lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Nickett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Nickett in 1969 was 77, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nickett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nickett 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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