Origins of the Nicholas surname
About the Nicholases
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Interesting facts about Nicholas
How common is your surname?
618th most common surname in the UK
We have for the Nicholas surname. The oldest one dates back to 1100.
Who were Nicholases most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Nicholas first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Nicholases
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Nicholases in 1921
Dressmaker
374
General Servant Domestic
201
Domestic Servant
183
House Servant
163
Laundress
156
Common male occupations for Nicholases in 1921
Farmer
406
Agricultural Labourer
365
Coal Miner
266
General Labourer
261
Carpenter
259
