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Nichouse Family History

Nichouse 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: Newhouse, Nichols, Milhouse, House, Nicholas, Outhouse, Brickhouse

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Where is the Nichouse family from?

You can see how Nichouse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nichouse family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Nichouse families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 5 Nichouse families living in New York. This was about 45% of all the recorded Nichouse's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nichouse families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nichouse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nichouse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nichouse. 50% of Nichouse men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Nichouse women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Farm
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 397 census records available for the last name Nichouse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nichouse 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Nichouse. 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 29 military records available for the last name Nichouse. For the veterans among your Nichouse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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