Researching Tom Nicolson
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 3460 people with the Nicolson surname? In that year Nicolson was ranked number 1214 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Tom means "Form of THOMAS. a twin" and is of Greek origin.
Records of Tom Nicolson on Ancestry
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Tom Nicolson and the Nicolson Family Tree
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| Did you know that there are currently 2923 people with the Nicolson surname in the UK? Nicolson is now ranked number 1844 for popularity in the UK. |
Nicolson Family History Databases
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Some Famous People called Tom Nicolson
Tom Nicolson
Tom Nicolson (Thomas Rae Nicolson; 3 October 1879 – 18 April 1951) from Tighnabruaich was a British track and field athlete who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1920 Summer Olympics.
In 1908 he finished fourth in the hammer throw competition. He also participated in the shot put event but his final ranking is unknown. Twelve years later he finished sixth in the hammer throw competition.
Rae was a keen shinty player for Kyles Athletic, captaining the side alongside six of his brothers. He is believed to be the only shinty summer Olympian.
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