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Nicolo Family History

Nicolo Surname Meaning

Italian (southern; Nicolò): variant of Nicola. In some cases possibly also an American shortened (and altered) form of Greek patronymics Nicolopoulos or Nikolopoulos or of composite names used as patronymics such as Nikologiannis ‘John son of Nicholas’.

Additionally, it could be derived from Bulgarian and Macedonian patronymic Nikolov.

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


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Where is the Nicolo family from?

You can see how Nicolo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nicolo family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nicolo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Nicolo families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Nicolo's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nicolo families in 1911.
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What did your Nicolo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nicolo. 39% of Nicolo men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Nicolo women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nicolo were New Worker and Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Chauffeur
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • New Worker
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nicolo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nicolo 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 Nicolo. 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 608 military records available for the last name Nicolo. For the veterans among your Nicolo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nicolo lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Nicolo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1961. The average life expectancy for Nicolo in 1954 was 54, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nicolo 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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