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Nicalek Family History

Nicalek Name 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: Mihalek, Michalek, Nickles, Micale, Bialek, Nicolet, Nicole, Niceley

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Where is the Nicalek family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nicalek 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 Nicalek ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Comber
    100%
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Nicalek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nicalek 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Nicalek. 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 41 military records available for the last name Nicalek. For the veterans among your Nicalek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nicalek lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Nicalek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Nicalek in 1967 was 61, and 92 in 2004.

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