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Nickisson Family History

Nickisson Surname Meaning

variant of Nicholson.

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


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Where is the Nickisson family from?

You can see how Nickisson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nickisson family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Nickisson families living in Staffordshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Nickisson's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Nickisson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nickisson 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 Nickisson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Clerk In Holy Orders and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Nickisson. 100% of Nickisson men worked as a Clerk In Holy Orders and 60% of Nickisson 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Clerk In Holy Orders
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • School Matron
    40%

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Census Records

There are 874 census records available for the last name Nickisson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nickisson 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Nickisson. 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 23 military records available for the last name Nickisson. For the veterans among your Nickisson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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