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Nicaise Family History

Nicaise Surname Meaning

French and Walloon: from the French personal name Nicaise from Latin Nicasius from Greek Nikasios ‘victorious’ derived from nikē ‘victory’. This name was borne by three Christian saints and may have been considered to refer to spiritual victory over sin and death.

Compare Necaise. — Note: The population figure published by the US Census Bureau for this surname in the year 2000 is 15.

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


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Where is the Nicaise family from?

You can see how Nicaise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nicaise family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nicaise families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Nicaise family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nicaise's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Nicaise families in 1891.
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What did your Nicaise ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nicaise. 100% of Nicaise men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Nicaise women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Nicaise family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nicaise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nicaise 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 306 immigration records available for the last name Nicaise. 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 248 military records available for the last name Nicaise. For the veterans among your Nicaise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nicaise lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2002, in the United States, Nicaise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Nicaise in 1952 was 25, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nicaise 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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