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Nicolin Family History

Nicolin 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: Nicoli, Nicolini, Nicklin, Nicolo, Nicolas, Nicolau, Nicolai, Ficklin

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Where is the Nicolin family from?

You can see how Nicolin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nicolin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Nicolin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Nicolin families living in Minnesota. This was about 60% of all the recorded Nicolin's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Nicolin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nicolin 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 Nicolin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nicolin. 100% of Nicolin men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 449 census records available for the last name Nicolin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nicolin 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 297 immigration records available for the last name Nicolin. 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 106 military records available for the last name Nicolin. For the veterans among your Nicolin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nicolin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Nicolin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Nicolin in 1966 was 79, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nicolin 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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