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Nicholay Family History

Nicholay 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, Nicolay, Nicolas, Nichol, Nicolau, Nicolai, Nicola, Nichols

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Where is the Nicholay family from?

You can see how Nicholay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nicholay family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nicholay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Nicholay families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Nicholay's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nicholay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nicholay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nicholay ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Nicholay ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 329 census records available for the last name Nicholay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nicholay 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Nicholay. 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 32 military records available for the last name Nicholay. For the veterans among your Nicholay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nicholay lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1969, in the United States, Nicholay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Nicholay in 1963 was 74, and 70 in 1969.

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