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Nicolan Family History

Nicolan 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: Nicolas, Nicolau, Nicolai, Nicola, Nicolay, Nicholas, Nicolo, Nikolas

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Where is the Nicolan family from?

You can see how Nicolan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nicolan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nicolan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Nicolan families living in Georgia. This was about 64% of all the recorded Nicolan's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Nicolan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nicolan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nicolan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Civil Servant was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Nicolan. 100% of Nicolan women worked as a Civil Servant. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Civil Servant
    100%
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Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Nicolan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nicolan 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 351 immigration records available for the last name Nicolan. 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 91 military records available for the last name Nicolan. For the veterans among your Nicolan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nicolan lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Nicolan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Nicolan in 1973 was 76, and 70 in 2002.

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