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Niling Family History

Niling 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: Riling, Ling, Billing, Wilding, Ayling, Etling, Alling, Niebling

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Where is the Niling family from?

You can see how Niling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niling family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Niling families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Niling's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Niling families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Niling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niling 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Niling. 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 1 military records available for the last name Niling. For the veterans among your Niling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niling lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niling 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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