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Nickalson Family History

Nickalson 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: Nickelson, Nickolson, Nickson, Nickelsen, Mickelson, Nichelson

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Where is the Nickalson family from?

You can see how Nickalson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nickalson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Nickalson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Nickalson family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Nickalson's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Nickalson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nickalson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nickalson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nickalson. 39% of Nickalson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Nickalson women worked as a School Teacher. .

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farm Operator
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    100%
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What Nickalson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 542 census records available for the last name Nickalson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nickalson 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Nickalson. 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 39 military records available for the last name Nickalson. For the veterans among your Nickalson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nickalson lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1999, in the United States, Nickalson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Nickalson in 1985 was 66, and 78 in 1999.

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