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Nicole Family History

Nicole Surname Meaning

French: from the personal name Nicole feminine form of Nicolas. English (Middlesex): variant of Nichol.

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


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Where is the Nicole family from?

You can see how Nicole families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nicole family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nicole families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 33 Nicole families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Nicole's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nicole families in 1891.
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What did your Nicole ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nicole. 84% of Nicole 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
    84%
  • Private Means
    9%
  • Housewife
    9%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Nicole. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nicole 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 Nicole. 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 722 military records available for the last name Nicole. For the veterans among your Nicole ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nicole lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Nicole life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Nicole in 1963 was 84, and 52 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nicole 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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