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Nicklason Family History

Nicklason 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: Nickson, Nickelson, Nicolson, Nickerson, Nickeson, Dickason

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Where is the Nicklason family from?

You can see how Nicklason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nicklason family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nicklason families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Nicklason families living in Nebraska. This was about 45% of all the recorded Nicklason's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Nicklason families in 1880.
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What did your Nicklason ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Common Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nicklason. 50% of Nicklason men worked as a Common Laborer and 50% of Nicklason women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nicklason were Laborer and 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

  • Common Laborer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 829 census records available for the last name Nicklason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nicklason 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 675 immigration records available for the last name Nicklason. 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 83 military records available for the last name Nicklason. For the veterans among your Nicklason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nicklason lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2003, in the United States, Nicklason life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Nicklason in 1946 was 61, and 78 in 2003.

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