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Nicolau Family History

Nicolau Name Meaning

Portuguese Galician Catalan French (Occitan) and Romanian: from the personal name Nicolau (see Nicholas ).

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


Similar surnames: Nicolai, Nicolas, Nicola, Nicolaou, Nicolo, Nikolaus, Nicolay

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Where is the Nicolau family from?

You can see how Nicolau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nicolau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nicolau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Nicolau family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Nicolau's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Nicolau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nicolau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nicolau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nicolau. 100% of Nicolau men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Nicolau women worked as an Operator. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 687 census records available for the last name Nicolau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nicolau 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 Nicolau. 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 287 military records available for the last name Nicolau. For the veterans among your Nicolau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nicolau lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Nicolau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Nicolau in 1961 was 58, and 89 in 2004.

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