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Nials Family History

Nials 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: Neals, Dials, Rials, Neal, Naas, Hils, Fiala, Nims, Nies, Dial

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Where is the Nials family from?

You can see how Nials families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nials family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Nials families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Nials families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Nials's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nials families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nials 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 Nials ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nials. 100% of Nials 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 919 census records available for the last name Nials. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nials 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Nials. 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 33 military records available for the last name Nials. For the veterans among your Nials ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nials lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Nials life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Nials in 1977 was 56, and 77 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nials

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nials 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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