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Nichaels Family History

Nichaels Name 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: Michaels, Michael, Nichols, Michaelis, Michels, Michiels, Nicholls

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Where is the Nichaels family from?

You can see how Nichaels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nichaels family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nichaels families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Nichaels families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Nichaels's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Nichaels families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nichaels surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nichaels ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Nichaels ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Nichaels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nichaels 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Nichaels. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Nichaels. For the veterans among your Nichaels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nichaels lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1994, in the United States, Nichaels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Nichaels in 1982 was 70, and 78 in 1994.

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