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Nikol Family History

Nikol 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: Nickol, Nicol, Mikol, Nicolo, Nino, Mikos, Sokol, Nikolas, Nixon

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Where is the Nikol family from?

You can see how Nikol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nikol family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nikol families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Nikol families living in Maryland. This was about 53% of all the recorded Nikol's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Nikol families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nikol surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nikol ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Meat Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nikol. 100% of Nikol men worked as a Meat Salesman. .

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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

  • Meat Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Nikol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nikol 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Nikol. 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 450 military records available for the last name Nikol. For the veterans among your Nikol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nikol lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Nikol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Nikol in 1962 was 73, and 90 in 2002.

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