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Nielo Family History

Nielo 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: Nieto, Nield, Niel, Kiel, Field, Diego, Noel, Nicolo, Niemi, Nino

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Where is the Nielo family from?

You can see how Nielo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nielo family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nielo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Nielo family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Nielo's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Nielo families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Nielo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nielo 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Nielo. 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 52 military records available for the last name Nielo. For the veterans among your Nielo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nielo lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Nielo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Nielo in 1964 was 67, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nielo 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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