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Nilis Family History

Nilis 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: Niles, Nelis, Miles, Giles, Melis, Lis, Vilas, Solis, Allis, Milos

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Where is the Nilis family from?

You can see how Nilis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nilis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nilis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Nilis family living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Nilis's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Nilis families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nilis 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 187 census records available for the last name Nilis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nilis 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Nilis. 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 29 military records available for the last name Nilis. For the veterans among your Nilis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nilis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1992, in the United States, Nilis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Nilis in 1965 was 65, and 87 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nilis 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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