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Naillon Family History

Naillon Surname Meaning

In some cases possibly also French: from an inflected form of the ancient Germanic personal name Nahilo based on the element nah ‘sufficient adequate’.

Irish: probably an altered form of Nealon.

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


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You can see how Naillon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naillon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Naillon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Naillon family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Naillon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Naillon families in 1891.
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What did your Naillon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Naillon. 100% of Naillon men worked as a Miner.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 329 census records available for the last name Naillon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naillon 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Naillon. 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 144 military records available for the last name Naillon. For the veterans among your Naillon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naillon lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Naillon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Naillon in 1966 was 40, and 58 in 2004.

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