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Nicolay Family History

Nicolay Surname Meaning

German and French (mainly Lorraine): Latinized (humanistic) patronymic a variant of Nicolai.

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


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Where is the Nicolay family from?

You can see how Nicolay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nicolay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nicolay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Nicolay families living in Devon. This was about 33% of all the recorded Nicolay's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Nicolay families in 1891.
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What did your Nicolay ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nicolay. 60% of Nicolay 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
    60%
  • Sister Of Mercy
    40%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Nicolay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nicolay 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Nicolay. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Nicolay. For the veterans among your Nicolay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nicolay lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Nicolay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Nicolay in 1957 was 27, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nicolay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nicolay 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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