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Nicolaon Family History

Nicolaon 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: Nicolaou, Nicolson, Nicolo, Nicolas, Nicolau, Nicolai, Nicola

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Where is the Nicolaon family from?

You can see how Nicolaon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nicolaon family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Nicolaon families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nicolaon's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Nicolaon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nicolaon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nicolaon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Waiter was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nicolaon. 100% of Nicolaon men worked as a Waiter. .

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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 1939

  • Waiter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Nicolaon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nicolaon 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 803 immigration records available for the last name Nicolaon. 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 44 military records available for the last name Nicolaon. For the veterans among your Nicolaon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nicolaon lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1986, in the United States, Nicolaon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Nicolaon in 1973 was 75, and 76 in 1986.

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