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Nilles Family History

Nilles Surname Meaning

North German: patronymic from Nill

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


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Where is the Nilles family from?

You can see how Nilles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nilles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nilles families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Nilles families living in London. This was about 16% of all the recorded Nilles's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Nilles families in 1891.
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What did your Nilles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nilles. 100% of Nilles women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Nilles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nilles 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 894 immigration records available for the last name Nilles. 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 729 military records available for the last name Nilles. For the veterans among your Nilles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nilles lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Nilles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Nilles in 1963 was 63, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nilles 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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