Nil Family History

Nil 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: Kil, Niu, Ni, Nix, Nie, Nail, Gil, Nill, Nii, Nigl

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
703	Military Records
348	Immigration Records
3K	Census and Voter Lists
599	Member Trees

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Where is the Nil family from?

You can see how Nil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nil family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Nil families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Nil family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nil's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Nil families in 1871.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nil 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 Nil ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nil.

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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.

Unpaid domestic duties

100%

What Nil family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3K census records available for the last name Nil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nil census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 348 immigration records available for the last name Nil. 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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Military Records

There are 703 military records available for the last name Nil. For the veterans among your Nil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nil lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2003, in the United States, Nil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Nil in 1991 was 27, and 68 in 2003.

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Nil Surname Meaning

Where is the Nil family from?

What did your Nil ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nil.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Unpaid domestic duties

100%

What Nil family records will you find?

What is the average Nil lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2003, in the United States, Nil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Nil in 1991 was 27, and 68 in 2003.

Nil Family History

Nil Surname Meaning

6,000 record(s) for Nil

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Where is the Nil family from?

What did your Nil ancestors do for a living?

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Nil family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Nil family history

What is the average Nil lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Nil family tree

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Nil Surname Meaning

6,000 record(s) for Nil

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the Nil family from?

What did your Nil ancestors do for a living?

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Nil family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Nil family history

What is the average Nil lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Nil family tree

Search for another surname