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Nicolaou Family History

Nicolaou Surname Meaning

Greek (typically Cypriot): variant of Nikolaou.

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


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Where is the Nicolaou family from?

You can see how Nicolaou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nicolaou family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Nicolaou families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Nicolaou families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Nicolaou's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Nicolaou families in 1871.
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What did your Nicolaou ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Barber was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nicolaou. 50% of Nicolaou men worked as a Barber.

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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

  • Barber
    50%
  • Waiter
    50%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Nicolaou. 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 204 military records available for the last name Nicolaou. For the veterans among your Nicolaou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nicolaou lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Nicolaou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Nicolaou in 1949 was 63, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nicolaou 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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