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Nuckolls Family History

Nuckolls Surname Meaning

Variant of Nuckols.

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


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Where is the Nuckolls family from?

You can see how Nuckolls families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nuckolls family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Nuckolls families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 11 Nuckolls families living in Virginia. This was about 61% of all the recorded Nuckolls's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Nuckolls families in 1840.
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What did your Nuckolls ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nuckolls. 27% of Nuckolls men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Nuckolls women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nuckolls were Mechanic and Waitress.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Mechanic
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    15%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Waitress
    12%

What Nuckolls family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Nuckolls. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nuckolls 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Nuckolls. 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 Nuckolls. For the veterans among your Nuckolls ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nuckolls lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Nuckolls life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Nuckolls in 1955 was 72, and 73 in 2004.

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