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Nillen Family History

Nillen 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: Millen, Hillen, Gillen, Dillen, Killen, Pillen, Willen, Billen

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Where is the Nillen family from?

You can see how Nillen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nillen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Nillen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Nillen family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nillen's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Nillen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nillen 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 191 census records available for the last name Nillen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nillen 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Nillen. 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 27 military records available for the last name Nillen. For the veterans among your Nillen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nillen lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Nillen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Nillen in 1975 was 80, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nillen 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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