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Niglis Family History

Niglis 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: Millis, Lillis, Niles, Gillis, Inglis, Biglin, Neglia, Giglio, Siglin

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Where is the Niglis family from?

You can see how Niglis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niglis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Niglis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Niglis families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Niglis's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Niglis families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Niglis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niglis 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Niglis. 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 45 military records available for the last name Niglis. For the veterans among your Niglis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niglis lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Niglis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Niglis in 1968 was 89, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niglis 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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