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Nichols Family History
Nichols Genealogy & Family TreeNichols is an English name first found in Chelshire, England, from the 11th Century, when the family was granted lands by Duke William of Normandy for their assistance in the Battle of Hastings. It comes from the Greek Nikan (“to conquer”) and laos (“people”). Roots for the name can also be found in Germany and Scotland. The family motto is Fide sed cui vide which means “Trust, but in whom take care.”
Other spellings include “Nichols,” “Nicholls,” “Niccolls,” “Nichels,” “Nickles,” “Nicols,” “Nycols,” and “Nuckles.” Notable people with the surname include American jazz musician Herbie Nichols, American actress Nichelle Nichols (Star Trek), American golfer Bobby Nichols, American director Mike Nichols (Closer, The Graduate, The Birdcage), American actress Rachel Nichols (Star Trek, Conan the Barbarian, G.I. Joe), and American actor Jack Nicholson (The Shining, As Good as It Gets, A Few Good Men). The first Nichols to come to America was John Nichols in Virginia in 1607.
Nichols Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Thomas H. Nichols -- --, 1865 December 0, 1935
- Elizabeth Nichols -- --, 1388 December 0, 1422
- Clark Nichols -- --, 1806 February 16, 1884 New York
- Volentine Nichols -- --, 1840 January 23, 1877 Illinois
- Harold Francis Nichols -- --, 1907 April 0, 1981 Illinois
Nichols Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Wayne McGregor Nichols -- --, 1896 February 13, 1967 Pennsylvania
- Hollis Wayne Nichols -- --, 1918 July 20, 2006 Pennsylvania
- Cyprian Nichols -- --, 1642 December 0, 1698
- Anna Nichols -- --, 1648 December 0, 1724 Connecticut
- William Alfred Nichols -- --, 1873 May 31, 1942 Iowa
