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Nile Family History

Nile Surname Meaning

English (Cornwall and Devon): variant of Neal.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Nile family from?

You can see how Nile families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nile family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nile families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 73 Nile families living in Cornwall. This was about 38% of all the recorded Nile's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Nile families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nile 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 Nile ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Window Cleaner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Nile. 25% of Nile men worked as a Window Cleaner and 84% of Nile women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nile were Dairy Farmer and House Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Window Cleaner
    25%
  • Colliery Hawleige Driver (below
    25%
  • Carpenter joinerown A
    25%
  • Dairy Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Domestic Service
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • House Duties
    5%

What Nile family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Nile. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nile 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 713 immigration records available for the last name Nile. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Nile. For the veterans among your Nile ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nile lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Nile life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Nile in 1951 was 29, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nile 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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