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Nicotra Family History

Nicotra Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): from a shortened form of Nicotera. This is one of the most common surnames in Catania province.

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


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Where is the Nicotra family from?

You can see how Nicotra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nicotra family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nicotra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Nicotra families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Nicotra's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Nicotra families in 1880.
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What did your Nicotra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nicotra. 31% of Nicotra men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Nicotra women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nicotra were Barber and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Barber
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    31%
  • Operator
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nicotra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nicotra 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 833 immigration records available for the last name Nicotra. 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 345 military records available for the last name Nicotra. For the veterans among your Nicotra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nicotra lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Nicotra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Nicotra in 1943 was 60, and 71 in 2004.

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