Origins of the Nicolas surname

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    In 1921, most Nicolases lived in london

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    1,300 Nicolases found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Nicolas

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    What are the most common Nicolas first names?

    John

    Juan

    Maria

    Mary

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    Common jobs for Nicolases

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    Commmon female occupations for Nicolases in 1921

    Living On Own Means

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    Servant

    8

    Dressmaker

    7

    Bricklayer

    6

    General Servant Domestic

    6

    Commmon male occupations for Nicolases in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    9

    Fireman

    8

    Skilled Occupations In Manufacture Of Electrical Machinery And Accessories

    5

    Able Seaman

    4

    Butcher

    4

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