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Niclai Family History

Niclai 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: Nicolai, Nicolas, Nicolau, Siclari, Nicola, Nicoli, Nikolai, Pillai

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Where is the Niclai family from?

You can see how Niclai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niclai family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Niclai families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Niclai's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Niclai families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niclai 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 113 census records available for the last name Niclai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niclai 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Niclai. 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 10 military records available for the last name Niclai. For the veterans among your Niclai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niclai lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Niclai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Niclai in 1967 was 88, and 72 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Niclai

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niclai 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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