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Nihill Family History

Nihill Surname Meaning

English (Surrey) and Irish (Clare): variant of Neal or Neil.

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


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Where is the Nihill family from?

You can see how Nihill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nihill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nihill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Nihill families living in Norfolk. This was about 31% of all the recorded Nihill's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Nihill families in 1891.
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What did your Nihill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nihill. 100% of Nihill 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 5,000 census records available for the last name Nihill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nihill 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 729 immigration records available for the last name Nihill. 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 473 military records available for the last name Nihill. For the veterans among your Nihill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nihill lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Nihill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Nihill in 1958 was 54, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nihill 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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