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Nicoles Family History

Nicoles 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: Nicolas, Nickles, Nicolet, Nicole, Nicholes, Nicolls, Nicols

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Where is the Nicoles family from?

You can see how Nicoles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nicoles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nicoles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Nicoles families living in Maryland. This was about 38% of all the recorded Nicoles's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Nicoles families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nicoles surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nicoles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nicoles. 39% of Nicoles men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Nicoles women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nicoles were Farm Labor and Clerk. .

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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
    39%
  • Lather
    16%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Farm Labor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nicoles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nicoles 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Nicoles. 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 344 military records available for the last name Nicoles. For the veterans among your Nicoles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nicoles lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Nicoles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Nicoles in 1962 was 80, and 81 in 2004.

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