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Nicholas Family History
Nicholas Genealogy & Family TreeNicholas is an English name from Cornwall, England, where the family held a seat. It comes from the Greek given name which means "people's victory." The earliest known ancestor--Waleram Nicholai--was recorded in 1198. Roots for this name can also be found in Germany. The family motto is En bon espoir which means "In good hope."
Other spellings include "Nicolas," "Nicholls," "Nicholl," and "Nichol." Notable people with the surname include American actor Thomas Ian Nicholas (American Pie, American Reunion, American Wedding), British cricketer Fred Nicholas (Essex County Cricket Club), and German musician Nick St. Nicholas (Steppensolf). The first Nicholas to come to America was Austin Nicholas in Massachusetts in 1621.
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Nicholas Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Margaret Nicholas -- --, 1492 December 19, 1559
- Mary Anne Nicholas -- --, 1640 September 22, 1680
- George Nicholas -- --, 1635 February 15, 1707
- John Nicholas -- --, 1566 December 0, 1644 England
- Margaret Elizabeth Nicholas -- --, 1542 November 3, 1574
Nicholas Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Elizabeth Nicholas -- --, 1643 December 0, 1673
- Bridget Margaret Nicholas December 0, 1590
- Harriet Nicholas -- --, 1809 December 0, 1892
- Elizabeth Nicholas -- --, 1596 December 0, 1664
- Richard Nicholas -- --, 1366 December 0, 1420
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