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Nicolaisen Family History

Nicolaisen Surname Meaning

Danish, Norwegian, and North German: patronymic from the personal name Nicolai (otherwise Nikolai) the genitive of Nikolaus (see Nicholas).

In North America, this surname is also an altered form of the variant Nikolaisen.

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


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Where is the Nicolaisen family from?

You can see how Nicolaisen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nicolaisen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Nicolaisen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Nicolaisen family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Nicolaisen's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Nicolaisen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nicolaisen 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 Nicolaisen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nicolaisen. 100% of Nicolaisen 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nicolaisen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nicolaisen 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Nicolaisen. 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 535 military records available for the last name Nicolaisen. For the veterans among your Nicolaisen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nicolaisen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Nicolaisen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Nicolaisen in 1962 was 72, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nicolaisen 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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