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Nicole Family History

Nicole Surname Meaning

French: from the personal name Nicole feminine form of Nicolas. English (Middlesex): variant of Nichol.

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


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Where is the Nicole family from?

You can see how Nicole families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nicole family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nicole families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 63 Nicole families living in Quebec. This was about 72% of all the recorded Nicole's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Nicole families in 1911.
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What did your Nicole ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Modiste were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Nicole. 31% of Nicole men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Nicole women worked as a Modiste.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    31%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    27%
  • Rentier
    14%
  • Charpentier
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Modiste
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Nicole. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nicole 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Nicole. 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 722 military records available for the last name Nicole. For the veterans among your Nicole ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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