Origins of the Nicholson surname
What does the name Nicholson mean?
The origin of the Nicholson Surname is English and Scottish. It's a patronymic name, given to those who were the son or descendant of a person named Nicholas, Nicol or Nichol (the latter two being frequent medieval diminutive versions of the first name). It's mostly found in the North of England and Scottish border counties.
Alternative variations of the name Nicholson
Nicholson, Nichollson, Nicolson, Nickolson, Nichelson
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Interesting facts about Nicholson
How common is your surname?
159th most common surname in the UK
Who were Nicholsons most likely to marry?
What are the most common Nicholson first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
Common jobs for Nicholsons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Nicholsons in 1921
Dressmaker
1,010
Domestic Servant
513
General Servant Domestic
470
Living On Own Means
447
House Servant
431
Common male occupations for Nicholsons in 1921
Coal Miner
1,448
Farmer
673
Tailor
622
General Labourer
614
Joiner
607
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