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Nicotera Name Meaning

Italian (southern): habitational name from Nicotera in Catanzaro province Calabria.

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


Similar surnames: Nicotra, Pitera, Fichera, Nicola, Nocera, Ricotta, Fichter, Ribera

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Where is the Nicotera family from?

You can see how Nicotera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nicotera family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Nicotera families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Nicotera families living in New York. This was about 39% of all the recorded Nicotera's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nicotera families in 1920.
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What did your Nicotera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nicotera. 28% of Nicotera men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Nicotera women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nicotera were Clerk and Finisher. .

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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
    28%
  • Baker
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Finisher
    20%
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Census Records

There are 923 census records available for the last name Nicotera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nicotera 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 531 immigration records available for the last name Nicotera. 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 303 military records available for the last name Nicotera. For the veterans among your Nicotera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nicotera lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Nicotera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Nicotera in 1961 was 49, and 84 in 2004.

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