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Nicoley Family History

Nicoley 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: Nicolet, Nicole, Niceley, Nicolay, Nicley, Nissley, Nicolo, Coley

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Where is the Nicoley family from?

You can see how Nicoley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nicoley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Nicoley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nicoley family living in Iowa. This was about 20% of all the recorded Nicoley's in USA. Iowa and 4 other states had the highest population of Nicoley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nicoley 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 127 census records available for the last name Nicoley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nicoley 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Nicoley. 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 38 military records available for the last name Nicoley. For the veterans among your Nicoley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nicoley lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Nicoley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Nicoley in 1965 was 84, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nicoley 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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