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Nihlean Family History

Nihlean 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: Uihlein, Gillean, Nilan, Nolen, Millen, Millan, Hillen, Mclean, Milan

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Where is the Nihlean family from?

You can see how Nihlean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nihlean family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nihlean family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Nihlean's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Nihlean families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nihlean surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Nihlean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nihlean 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 immigration records available for the last name Nihlean. 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 31 military records available for the last name Nihlean. For the veterans among your Nihlean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nihlean lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Nihlean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Nihlean in 1972 was 78, and 90 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nihlean 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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