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Nicus Family History

Nicus 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: Nicks, Dicus, Nice, Niu, Nims, Nies, Mikus, Niss, Fiscus, Titus

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Where is the Nicus family from?

You can see how Nicus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nicus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nicus family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Nicus's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Nicus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nicus 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 Nicus ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Porter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Nicus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nicus 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Nicus. 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 9 military records available for the last name Nicus. For the veterans among your Nicus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nicus lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, Nicus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Nicus in 1978 was 83, and 72 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nicus 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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