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Nikolic Family History

Nikolic Surname Meaning

Serbian and Croatian (Nikolić): patronymic from the personal name Nikola from Greek Nikolaos (see Nicholas).

This is the third most frequent surname in Serbia.

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


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Where is the Nikolic family from?

You can see how Nikolic families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nikolic family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Nikolic families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Nikolic families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Nikolic's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Nikolic families in 1911.
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What did your Nikolic ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nikolic. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nikolic 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 Nikolic. 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 270 military records available for the last name Nikolic. For the veterans among your Nikolic ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nikolic lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Nikolic life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Nikolic in 1964 was 52, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nikolic 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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