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Nicosia Family History

Nicosia Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): habitational name from Nicosia in Enna province or perhaps in some instances from the place so named in Cyprus.

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


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Where is the Nicosia family from?

You can see how Nicosia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nicosia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 47 Nicosia families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Nicosia's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nicosia families in 1920.
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What did your Nicosia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nicosia. 27% of Nicosia men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Nicosia women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nicosia were Truck Driver and Seamstress.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Barber
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    19%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Finisher
    10%
  • Seamstress
    9%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Nicosia. 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 Nicosia. For the veterans among your Nicosia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nicosia lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Nicosia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Nicosia in 1940 was 44, and 83 in 2004.

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