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Niell Family History

Niell Surname Meaning

see Neal. see Neill.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Niell family from?

You can see how Niell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Niell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 38 Niell families living in Lancashire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Niell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Niell families in 1891.
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What did your Niell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Niell. 100% of Niell 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 7,000 census records available for the last name Niell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niell 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Niell. 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 535 military records available for the last name Niell. For the veterans among your Niell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Niell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Niell in 1966 was 82, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niell 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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