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Nuckels Family History

Nuckels Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of English Knuckles or perhaps of some other similar (like-sounding) surname such as Nichols.

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


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Where is the Nuckels family from?

You can see how Nuckels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nuckels family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Nuckels families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Nuckels families living in Indiana. This was about 29% of all the recorded Nuckels's in USA. Indiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Nuckels families in 1840.
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What did your Nuckels ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nuckels. 54% of Nuckels men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Nuckels women worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    54%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    24%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Nuckels family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nuckels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nuckels 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Nuckels. 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 164 military records available for the last name Nuckels. For the veterans among your Nuckels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nuckels lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Nuckels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Nuckels in 1962 was 58, and 71 in 2003.

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