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Nichleson Family History

Nichleson 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: Nichelson, Richeson, Nicolson, Nicholson, Nickeson, Michelson

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Where is the Nichleson family from?

You can see how Nichleson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nichleson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nichleson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Nichleson families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Nichleson's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Nichleson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nichleson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nichleson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nichleson. 58% of Nichleson 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 1940

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%
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Census Records

There are 681 census records available for the last name Nichleson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nichleson 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Nichleson. 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 48 military records available for the last name Nichleson. For the veterans among your Nichleson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nichleson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Nichleson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Nichleson in 1966 was 72, and 94 in 1996.

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