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Nikolay Family History

Nikolay Surname 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: Nikolas, Nikolai, Mikolay, Nicolay, Nicolas, Nikolaus, Nicolau

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Where is the Nikolay family from?

You can see how Nikolay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nikolay family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nikolay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Nikolay families living in Missouri. This was about 75% of all the recorded Nikolay's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Nikolay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nikolay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Nikolay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nikolay 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Nikolay. 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 104 military records available for the last name Nikolay. For the veterans among your Nikolay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nikolay lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Nikolay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Nikolay in 1963 was 71, and 66 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nikolay 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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