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Niclaus Family History

Niclaus 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: Nicolaus, Nicklaus, Claus, Nicolas, Nikolaus, Niehaus, Nicolau

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Where is the Niclaus family from?

You can see how Niclaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niclaus family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Niclaus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Niclaus families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Niclaus's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Niclaus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niclaus 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 219 census records available for the last name Niclaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niclaus 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Niclaus. 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 68 military records available for the last name Niclaus. For the veterans among your Niclaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niclaus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Niclaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Niclaus in 1963 was 53, and 77 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niclaus 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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