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Nicoe Family History

Nicoe 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: Nice, Nicole, Nicol, Noe, Pico, Nicolo, Nino, Tice, Fico, Picon

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Where is the Nicoe family from?

You can see how Nicoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nicoe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nicoe families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 4 Nicoe families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Nicoe's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nicoe families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nicoe 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 45 census records available for the last name Nicoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nicoe 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Nicoe. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Nicoe. For the veterans among your Nicoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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