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Nalin Family History

Nalin Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Malin, Palin, Kalin, Falin, Dalin, Salin, Galin, Valin, Balin, Nolin

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Where is the Nalin family from?

You can see how Nalin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nalin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nalin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 7 Nalin families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nalin's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Nalin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nalin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nalin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nalin. 70% of Nalin men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Nalin women worked as a Farm Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nalin were Laborer and Housework.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    70%
  • Laborer
    30%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Work
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Nalin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 589 census records available for the last name Nalin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nalin 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Nalin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 48 military records available for the last name Nalin. For the veterans among your Nalin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nalin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Nalin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Nalin in 1962 was 70, and 87 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nalin ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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