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Nicolia Family History

Nicolia Surname Meaning

Italian (Frosinone; Nicolìa): derivative of the personal name Nicola. This surname is rare in Italy.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Nicolia family from?

You can see how Nicolia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nicolia family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Nicolia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Nicolia family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nicolia's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Nicolia families in 1911.
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What did your Nicolia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nicolia. 54% of Nicolia men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    54%
  • Lather
    16%
  • Lev Tender
    16%
  • Machinist
    16%

What Nicolia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 821 census records available for the last name Nicolia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nicolia census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 415 immigration records available for the last name Nicolia. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 130 military records available for the last name Nicolia. For the veterans among your Nicolia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nicolia lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Nicolia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Nicolia in 1943 was 30, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nicolia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nicolia ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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