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Nuckel Name Meaning

North German (also Nückel): from a pet form of Nikolaus (see Nicholas ). German (Nückel): habitational name from a place called Nückel in Lower Saxony near Geestemünde.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Buckel, Nuckels, Nickel, Ruckel, Tucker, Kunkel, Turkel, Ducker

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Where is the Nuckel family from?

You can see how Nuckel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nuckel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Nuckel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nuckel family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Nuckel's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Nuckel families in 1920.
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What did your Nuckel ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Nuckel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nuckel 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Nuckel. 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 185 military records available for the last name Nuckel. For the veterans among your Nuckel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nuckel lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Nuckel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Nuckel in 1969 was 93, and 63 in 1998.

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