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Nickinson Name Meaning

variant of Nicholson .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Dickinson, Nickson, Nickelson, Dickenson, Nickerson, Nickeson

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Where is the Nickinson family from?

You can see how Nickinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nickinson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nickinson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Nickinson family living in Delaware. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nickinson's in USA. Delaware and 1 other state had the highest population of Nickinson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nickinson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nickinson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nickinson. 100% of Nickinson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nickinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nickinson 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Nickinson. 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 104 military records available for the last name Nickinson. For the veterans among your Nickinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nickinson lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Nickinson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Nickinson in 1971 was 86, and 88 in 2001.

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