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Nickolaus Family History

Nickolaus Surname Meaning

German: from the personal name Nikolaus a German form of Nicholas.

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


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Where is the Nickolaus family from?

You can see how Nickolaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nickolaus family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Nickolaus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 2 Nickolaus families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Nickolaus's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Nickolaus families in 1861.
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What did your Nickolaus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nickolaus. 46% of Nickolaus men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Nickolaus women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    46%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Pressman
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Nickolaus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nickolaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nickolaus 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Nickolaus. 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 243 military records available for the last name Nickolaus. For the veterans among your Nickolaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nickolaus lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Nickolaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Nickolaus in 1954 was 50, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nickolaus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nickolaus 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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