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Nicholson Family History
Nicholson Genealogy & Family TreeNicholson is an English name from Cumberland, England, where the family held a seat. It comes from the Greek word Nikolaos which means "to conquer the people." The earliest known ancestor--William Nicholai--which was recorded in 1219. Roots for this name can also be found in Germany and Scotland. The family motto is Per Castra ad astra which means, "Through the camp to the stars."
Other spellings include “Nicholsen," "Nichaelson," "Nichalson," and "Nicherson." Notable people with the surname include American actress Julianne Nicholson (August: Osage County, Kinsey, Law & Order: Criminal Intent), American football player Donte Nicholson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), and American actor Jack Nicholson (The Shining, Chinatown, As Good as It Gets). The first Nicholson to come to America was Garrett Nicholson in Virginia in 1635.
Nicholson Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Henry Nicholson -- --, 1600 May 1, 1668
- Chloe Alda Nicholson -- --, 1881 December 28, 1968 Indiana
- Joseph Nicholson -- --, 1779 December 0, 1863 North Carolina
- Elizabeth Nicholson -- --, 1640 December 0, 1721 England
- Ira Richardson Nicholson -- --, 1793 January 24, 1840 South Carolina
Nicholson Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Simon EMPTYNUL Nicholson -- --, 1560 Emptynul
- Christopher EMPTYNUL Nicholson -- --, 1518 December 0, 1577 England
- Allan EMPTYNUL Nicholson -- --, 1519 Emptynul
- Thomas EMPTYNUL Nicholson -- --, 1522 July 22, 1588 England
- Alice EMPTYNUL Nicholson -- --, 1510 December 0, 1589 Emptynul
