Nickson Family History

Nickson Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire and Cheshire): variant of Nixon.

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

Similar surnames: Nickeson, Rickson, Nicoson, Dickson, Wickson, Nicks, Nichol, Nickerson, Nickol, Nickelson

94,000 record(s) for Nickson

44K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
2K	Military Records
3K	Immigration Records
23K	Census and Voter Lists
22K	Member Trees

Where is the Nickson family from?

You can see how Nickson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nickson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nickson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 7 Nickson families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 22% of all the recorded Nickson's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Nickson families in 1840.

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

What did your Nickson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nickson. 32% of Nickson men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Nickson women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nickson were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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

32%

Farmer

16%

Salesman

6%

Clerk

5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Maid

19%

Cook

11%

Laborer

10%

Housekeeper

9%

What Nickson family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 23K census records available for the last name Nickson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nickson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 3K immigration records available for the last name Nickson. 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 2K military records available for the last name Nickson. For the veterans among your Nickson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Nickson lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Nickson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Nickson in 1947 was 36, and 65 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nickson 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.