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Nicolaison Family History

Nicolaison 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: Nicolaisen, Nicolaysen, Nicolson, Nicolas, Nicolaides, Nicolai

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Where is the Nicolaison family from?

You can see how Nicolaison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nicolaison family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nicolaison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Nicolaison families living in Connecticut. This was about 42% of all the recorded Nicolaison's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Nicolaison families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nicolaison 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 Nicolaison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nicolaison. 60% of Nicolaison men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    60%
  • Fisherman
    40%

What Nicolaison family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Nicolaison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nicolaison 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Nicolaison. 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 49 military records available for the last name Nicolaison. For the veterans among your Nicolaison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nicolaison lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Nicolaison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Nicolaison in 1965 was 79, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nicolaison

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nicolaison 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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