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Nicolay Name Meaning

German and French (mainly Lorraine): Latinized (humanistic) patronymic a variant of Nicolai .

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


Similar surnames: Nicolas, Nicolau, Nicolai, Nickolas, Nikolas, Nickle, Niccolai

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Where is the Nicolay family from?

You can see how Nicolay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nicolay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nicolay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Nicolay family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nicolay's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Nicolay families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nicolay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nicolay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nicolay. 25% of Nicolay men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Nicolay women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nicolay were Laborer and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    25%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    28%
  • Telephone Operator
    19%
  • Hostess
    19%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Nicolay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nicolay 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 Nicolay. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Nicolay. For the veterans among your Nicolay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nicolay lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Nicolay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Nicolay in 1957 was 27, and 75 in 2004.

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