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Nicolaisen Family History

Nicolaisen Name Meaning

Danish Norwegian and North German: patronymic from the personal name Nicolai (otherwise Nikolai) the genitive of Nikolaus (see Nicholas ). In North America this surname is also an altered form of the variant Nikolaisen . Compare Nicholson

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


Similar surnames: Nicolaysen, Clausen, Nielsen, Nikolai, Nickelsen, Nicolai, Clasen

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Where is the Nicolaisen family from?

You can see how Nicolaisen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nicolaisen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Nicolaisen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Nicolaisen family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nicolaisen's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Nicolaisen families in 1880.
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What did your Nicolaisen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nicolaisen. 43% of Nicolaisen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Nicolaisen women worked as a Secretary. .

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nicolaisen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nicolaisen 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Nicolaisen. 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 535 military records available for the last name Nicolaisen. For the veterans among your Nicolaisen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nicolaisen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Nicolaisen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Nicolaisen in 1962 was 72, and 58 in 2004.

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