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Nicolet Family History

Nicolet Surname Meaning

French: from the personal name Nicolet a pet form of Nicolas (see Nicholas).

English: from the Middle English personal name Nic(h)olet a pet form of Nic(h)ol (see Nichol).

Also brought to England by French Huguenots (see 1 above).

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


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Where is the Nicolet family from?

You can see how Nicolet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nicolet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nicolet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Nicolet family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nicolet's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Nicolet families in 1911.
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What did your Nicolet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nicolet. 36% of Nicolet men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Nicolet women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nicolet were Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Shoe Worker
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nicolet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nicolet 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 772 immigration records available for the last name Nicolet. 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 Nicolet. For the veterans among your Nicolet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nicolet lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Nicolet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Nicolet in 1945 was 63, and 42 in 2004.

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