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Nylon Family History

Nylon 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: Nylen, Naylon, Nelon, Nylin, Neylon, Yon, Lyon, Nolen, Noon, Malon

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Where is the Nylon family from?

You can see how Nylon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nylon family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nylon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Nylon families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Nylon's in USA. California had the highest population of Nylon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nylon 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 Nylon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nylon. 100% of Nylon 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 110 census records available for the last name Nylon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nylon 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Nylon. 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 Nylon. For the veterans among your Nylon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nylon lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1993, in the United States, Nylon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Nylon in 1969 was 31, and 81 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nylon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nylon 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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