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Nikolas Name Meaning

German: variant of Nikolaus. Greek: from the personal name Nikolaos (see Nicholas), or a reduced form of derivative surnames such as Papanikolaou ‘(son of) Nicholas the Priest’ and Hatzinikolaou ‘(son of) Nicholas the Pilgrim’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Nikolaus, Nicolas, Nikolai, Nicholas, Nickolas, Niklas, Nickolaus

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Nikolas Family Origin

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You can see how Nikolas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nikolas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nikolas families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Nikolas families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Nikolas's in the USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Nikolas families in 1880.
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Nikolas Family Occupations

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Nikolas ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Nikolas Historical Records

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Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Nikolas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nikolas census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Nikolas. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Nikolas. For the veterans among your Nikolas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Nikolas Life Expectancy

What is the average Nikolas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Nikolas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Nikolas in 1963 was 65, and 82 in 2004.

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