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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 Nichols -- --, 1597 December 0, 1607
- Thomas Nichols -- --, 1576 December 0, 1637
- John Nichols -- --, 1609 January 26, 1610 England
- Isabella Nichols -- --, 1525 December 0, 1587 England
- Kendall Nichols -- --, 1686 September 18, 1767 Massachusetts
Nichols Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Samuel Nichols -- --, 1696 November 17, 1767 Massachusetts
- Joseph Nichols -- --, 1706 April 27, 1752 Massachusetts Bay Colony
- Ambrose Nichols -- --, 1731 December 0, 1816
- Samuel Nichols -- --, 1655 December 0, 1737
- Joseph Nichols -- --, 1614 September 0, 1614 England
