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Nicas Family History

Nicas 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: Nikas, Nicks, Lucas, Nice, Vilas, Minas, Livas, Naas, Navas, Niwa

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Where is the Nicas family from?

You can see how Nicas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nicas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nicas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Nicas family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nicas's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Nicas families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nicas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nicas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nicas. 50% of Nicas men worked as a Waiter.

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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

  • Waiter
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Nicas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 419 census records available for the last name Nicas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nicas 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 292 immigration records available for the last name Nicas. 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 132 military records available for the last name Nicas. For the veterans among your Nicas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nicas lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Nicas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Nicas in 1971 was 84, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nicas 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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