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Nichola Family History

Nichola Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Nicholas, Nichol, Nicola, Nichols, Nicholl, Nicolo, Nicolas, Nicolau

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Where is the Nichola family from?

You can see how Nichola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nichola family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Nichola families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 23 Nichola families living in Louisiana. This was about 47% of all the recorded Nichola's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Nichola families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nichola surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nichola ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nichola. 20% of Nichola men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Nichola women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nichola were Truck Driver and Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    7%
  • Teacher
    7%
  • Laborer
    7%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Nichola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nichola 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 471 immigration records available for the last name Nichola. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 605 military records available for the last name Nichola. For the veterans among your Nichola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nichola lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Nichola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Nichola in 1962 was 68, and 73 in 2003.

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