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Nilhas Family History

Nilhas 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: Vilas, Milas, Minhas, Silas, Silvas, Niehaus, Niles, Milham, Bilas

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Where is the Nilhas family from?

You can see how Nilhas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nilhas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nilhas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Nilhas family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nilhas's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Nilhas families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Nilhas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nilhas 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Nilhas. 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 41 military records available for the last name Nilhas. For the veterans among your Nilhas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nilhas lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2001, in the United States, Nilhas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Nilhas in 1982 was 88, and 36 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nilhas 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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