Origins of the Nicoll surname
About the Nicolls
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Interesting facts about Nicoll
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Nicoll surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.
Who were Nicolls most likely to marry?
Nichols Or Nicols Or Nicoll Or Nichollses
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What are the most common Nicoll first names?
James
John
Margaret
Mary
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Common jobs for Nicolls
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Nicolls in 1921
Dressmaker
112
Jute Weaver
106
Housekeeper
100
Domestic Servant
62
House Keeper
62
Common male occupations for Nicolls in 1921
Weaver
114
Farmer
110
Mason
95
Tailor
82
Farm Servant
81
