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Nicolosi Family History

Nicolosi Name Meaning

Italian (Sicily): habitational name from a place so called in Catania which takes its name from a monastery dedicated to Saint Nicholas.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Colosi, Nicosia, Nicolo, Nicoli, Nicolai, Nicola, Nichol, Riolo

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Where is the Nicolosi family from?

You can see how Nicolosi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nicolosi family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nicolosi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 21 Nicolosi families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Nicolosi's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nicolosi families in 1920.
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What did your Nicolosi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nicolosi. 15% of Nicolosi men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Nicolosi women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nicolosi were Helper and Saleslady. .

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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

  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Painter
    7%
  • Helper
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    24%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • New Worker
    8%
  • Saleslady
    8%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Nicolosi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nicolosi 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Nicolosi. 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 888 military records available for the last name Nicolosi. For the veterans among your Nicolosi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nicolosi lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Nicolosi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Nicolosi in 1958 was 53, and 79 in 2004.

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