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Nicalay Family History

Nicalay 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: Nicolay, Nicolas, Nicolau, Nicolai, Nicola, Cicala, Niceley, Nicely

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Where is the Nicalay family from?

You can see how Nicalay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nicalay family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Nicalay families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Nicalay's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nicalay families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Nicalay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nicalay 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Nicalay. 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 2 military records available for the last name Nicalay. For the veterans among your Nicalay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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