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Nicois Family History

Nicois 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: Nicols, Nicolo, Nicolas, Nicola, Nichols, Nicoli, Sirois, Nicks

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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Nicois. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nicois 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Nicois. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Nicois. For the veterans among your Nicois ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nicois lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Nicois life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Nicois in 1967 was 64, and 49 in 1997.

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