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Nehill Family History

Nehill 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: Neill, Nevill, Nihill, Newill, Rehill, Hill, Neville, Newhall, Nell

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Where is the Nehill family from?

You can see how Nehill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nehill family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nehill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Nehill families living in New York. This was about 64% of all the recorded Nehill's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nehill families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nehill 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 Nehill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nehill. 100% of Nehill men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Nehill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 810 census records available for the last name Nehill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nehill 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Nehill. 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 23 military records available for the last name Nehill. For the veterans among your Nehill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nehill lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1999, in the United States, Nehill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Nehill in 1961 was 66, and 81 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nehill 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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