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Nilest Family History

Nilest 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: Niles, Miles, Giles, Wiles, Nies, Iles, Biles, Niblett, Eilert, Files

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Where is the Nilest family from?

You can see how Nilest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nilest family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Nilest family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Nilest's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nilest families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nilest surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Nilest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nilest 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Nilest. 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 12 military records available for the last name Nilest. For the veterans among your Nilest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nilest lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Nilest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Nilest in 1976 was 81, and 92 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nilest 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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