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Nikolau Family History

Nikolau Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Nikolas, Nikolaus, Nicolau, Nikolai, Nicolas, Nicolai, Nicola, Nikula

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nikolau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Nikolau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nikolau 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Nikolau. 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 13 military records available for the last name Nikolau. For the veterans among your Nikolau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nikolau lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Nikolau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Nikolau in 1972 was 83, and 62 in 2003.

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