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Nicols Family History

Nicols Surname Meaning

English Scottish and Dutch: variant of Nichols. This surname is rare in the Netherlands.

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


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Where is the Nicols family from?

You can see how Nicols families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nicols family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nicols families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 31 Nicols families living in Ontario. This was about 48% of all the recorded Nicols's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nicols families in 1911.
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What did your Nicols ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Nicols. 64% of Nicols 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    64%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Cultivateur
    19%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Nicols. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Nicols. For the veterans among your Nicols ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nicols lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Nicols life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Nicols in 1951 was 44, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nicols 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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