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Nighull Family History

Nighull 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: Nihill, Nicholl, Rishell, Coghill, Newhall, Gull, Wignall, Knightly

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Where is the Nighull family from?

You can see how Nighull families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nighull family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Nighull family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Nighull's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Nighull families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Nighull. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nighull 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Nighull. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Nighull. For the veterans among your Nighull ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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