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San Nicholas Family History

San Nicholas 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: San Nicolas, Nicholas, Mcnicholas, Nicolas, Nichols, Di Nicola

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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name San Nicholas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, San Nicholas 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 64 immigration records available for the last name San Nicholas. 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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There are 57 military records available for the last name San Nicholas. For the veterans among your San Nicholas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average San Nicholas lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1999, in the United States, San Nicholas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for San Nicholas in 1991 was 79, and 72 in 1999.

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