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Nikolaou Family History

Nikolaou Surname Meaning

Greek: patronymic from the genitive case of the personal name Nikolaos (see Nicholas). Compare Nicolaou.

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


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Where is the Nikolaou family from?

You can see how Nikolaou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nikolaou family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nikolaou family living in Utah. This was 100% of all the recorded Nikolaou's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Nikolaou families in 1920.
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What did your Nikolaou ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Nikolaou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nikolaou 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 682 immigration records available for the last name Nikolaou. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 43 military records available for the last name Nikolaou. For the veterans among your Nikolaou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nikolaou lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Nikolaou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Nikolaou in 1965 was 72, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nikolaou ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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