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Macnicholas Family History

Macnicholas 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: Mcnicholas, Mcnichols, Nicholas, Mcnichol, Nicolas, San Nicolas

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Where is the Macnicholas family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macnicholas 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 Macnicholas ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Macnicholas. 100% of Macnicholas 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 108 census records available for the last name Macnicholas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macnicholas 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Macnicholas. 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 30 military records available for the last name Macnicholas. For the veterans among your Macnicholas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macnicholas lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Macnicholas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Macnicholas in 1966 was 79, and 100 in 2000.

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