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Nicolao Family History

Nicolao 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: Nicolo, Nicolas, Nicolau, Nicolai, Nicola, Nicolaou, Nicolay

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Nicolao ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Nicolao. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nicolao 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Nicolao. 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 35 military records available for the last name Nicolao. For the veterans among your Nicolao ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nicolao lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2004, in the United States, Nicolao life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Nicolao in 1988 was 72, and 76 in 2004.

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