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Niclson Family History

Niclson 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: Nickson, Nicolson, Nilson, Nicoson, Nelson, Rickson, Nielsen, Wilson

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Where is the Niclson family from?

You can see how Niclson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niclson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Niclson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Niclson families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Niclson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Niclson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niclson 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 Niclson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Niclson. 100% of Niclson men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 278 census records available for the last name Niclson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niclson 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Niclson. 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 8 military records available for the last name Niclson. For the veterans among your Niclson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Niclson

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