Nichlson Family History

Nichlson Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Nichelson, Nicolson, Nicholson, Michelson, Nickson, Nickelson, Richison, Richeson, Nilson, Nickeson

2,000 record(s) for Nichlson

889	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
88	Military Records
133	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
212	Member Trees

Where is the Nichlson family from?

You can see how Nichlson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nichlson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nichlson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 2 Nichlson families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Nichlson's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Nichlson families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nichlson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nichlson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nichlson. 53% of Nichlson men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Nichlson women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nichlson were Barber and Clerk.

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

Farmer

53%

Laborer

37%

Barber

11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Cook

50%

Clerk

50%

What Nichlson family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Nichlson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nichlson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 133 immigration records available for the last name Nichlson. 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.

Military Records

There are 88 military records available for the last name Nichlson. For the veterans among your Nichlson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Nichlson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1994, in the United States, Nichlson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Nichlson in 1967 was 62, and 87 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nichlson ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.