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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
- Elizabeth Ann Nichols -- --, 1857 November 6, 1859 Missouri
- Elizabeth Nichols -- --, 1728 December 0, 1808 Pennsylvania
- Rebecca Nichols -- --, 1863 July 17, 1890 Arkansas
- Annie Terrell Nichols -- --, 1899 June 5, 1972
- Thomas Nichols -- --, 1639 November 8, 1696 Massachusetts
Nichols Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Robert Nichols -- --, 1520 December 0, 1548
- Robert Nichols -- --, 1520 December 0, 1548
- Idella Nichols -- --, 1890 December 0, 1975
- Sara F. Nichols -- --, 1915 April 26, 2002 South Carolina
- Parmelia Nichols -- --, 1846 April 4, 1923 Pennsylvania
