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Nicheson Family History

Nicheson 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: Nichelson, Richeson, Nickeson, Michelson, Acheson, Nickson, Nickelson

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Where is the Nicheson family from?

You can see how Nicheson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nicheson family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Nicheson families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Nicheson family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Nicheson's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Nicheson families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Nicheson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nicheson 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Nicheson. 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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There are 7 military records available for the last name Nicheson. For the veterans among your Nicheson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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