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San Nicolas Family History

San Nicolas Surname Meaning

Spanish (San Nicolás; also Sannicolás): habitational name from any of numerous places so named for a local shrine or church dedicated to Saint Nicholas (Spanish San Nicolás);

see Nicholas.

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


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What did your San Nicolas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and None were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named San Nicolas. 52% of San Nicolas men worked as a Farmer and 79% of San Nicolas women worked as a None. Some less common occupations for Americans named San Nicolas were Laborer (govt) and Servant.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    52%
  • Farm Laborer
    24%
  • None
    7%
  • Laborer (govt)
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • None
    79%
  • Aggag Weaver
    9%
  • Laundress
    5%
  • Servant
    3%

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Passenger Lists

There are 471 immigration records available for the last name San Nicolas. 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 639 military records available for the last name San Nicolas. For the veterans among your San Nicolas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average San Nicolas lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, San Nicolas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for San Nicolas in 1966 was 68, and 56 in 2004.

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