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Nisliet Family History

Nisliet 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: Nisley, Nisbet, Billiet, Billet, Millet, Nissley, Nesbitt, Leslie

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Where is the Nisliet family from?

You can see how Nisliet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nisliet family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1881. The most Nisliet families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 8 Nisliet families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Nisliet's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Nisliet families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Nisliet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nisliet 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 Nisliet. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Nisliet. For the veterans among your Nisliet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nisliet lifespan?

Average Nisliet life expectancy in 1970 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nisliet 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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