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Nickolay Family History

Nickolay Surname Meaning

see Nicolai.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Nickolay family from?

You can see how Nickolay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nickolay family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Nickolay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Nickolay families living in Buckinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nickolay's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Nickolay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nickolay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nickolay ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Nickolay. 100% of Nickolay men worked as an Incapacitated and 100% of Nickolay women worked as an Unpaid 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Nickolay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 747 census records available for the last name Nickolay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nickolay 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Nickolay. 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 121 military records available for the last name Nickolay. For the veterans among your Nickolay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nickolay lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Nickolay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Nickolay in 1967 was 60, and 80 in 2004.

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