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Nico Family History

Nico Surname Meaning

Italian (mainly Apulia): from the personal name Nico from Greek Nikos a short form of Nikolaos (see Nicholas)

or from a short form of a personal name such as Domenico or Nicola.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Nico family from?

You can see how Nico families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nico family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nico families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Nico families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Nico's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Nico families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nico 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 Nico ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nico. 36% of Nico men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Nico women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nico were Waiter and Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Waiter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Seamstress
    29%

What Nico family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 980 census records available for the last name Nico. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nico 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 822 immigration records available for the last name Nico. 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 114 military records available for the last name Nico. For the veterans among your Nico ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nico lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Nico life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Nico in 1963 was 50, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nico 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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