Origins of the Nicol surname
About the Nicols
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Interesting facts about Nicol
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We have for the Nicol surname. The oldest one dates back to 1595.
What are the most common Nicol first names?
James
John
Margaret
Mary
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Common jobs for Nicols
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Nicols in 1921
Dressmaker
282
F S
234
Domestic Servant
231
Housekeeper
166
House Keeper
129
Common male occupations for Nicols in 1921
Coal Miner
352
Farm Servant
250
Shoemaker
237
Farmer
236
Weaver
194
