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Nicklaus Family History

Nicklaus Surname Meaning

German: variant of Nickolaus.

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


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Where is the Nicklaus family from?

You can see how Nicklaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nicklaus family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Nicklaus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Nicklaus family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Nicklaus's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Nicklaus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nicklaus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nicklaus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Paid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nicklaus. 100% of Nicklaus women worked as a Paid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Paid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Nicklaus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Nicklaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nicklaus 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 460 immigration records available for the last name Nicklaus. 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 818 military records available for the last name Nicklaus. For the veterans among your Nicklaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nicklaus lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Nicklaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Nicklaus in 1952 was 49, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nicklaus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nicklaus 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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