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Nicolett Family History

Nicolett 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: Nicolette, Nicolet, Nicoletti, Nicoletta, Niblett, Nicole, Violett

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Where is the Nicolett family from?

You can see how Nicolett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nicolett family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nicolett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Nicolett family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Nicolett's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nicolett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nicolett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nicolett ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Tailor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Nicolett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nicolett 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Nicolett. 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 24 military records available for the last name Nicolett. For the veterans among your Nicolett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nicolett lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Nicolett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Nicolett in 1973 was 83, and 84 in 2000.

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