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Nillsen Family History

Nillsen 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: Nielsen, Nilsen, Millen, Hillen, Nissen, Killeen, Gillen, Niesen

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Where is the Nillsen family from?

You can see how Nillsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nillsen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nillsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Nillsen families living in Illinois. This was about 43% of all the recorded Nillsen's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Nillsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nillsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nillsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nillsen. 29% of Nillsen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Nillsen women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Operator
    15%
  • Carpenter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Nillsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 331 census records available for the last name Nillsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nillsen 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 661 immigration records available for the last name Nillsen. 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 18 military records available for the last name Nillsen. For the veterans among your Nillsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nillsen lifespan?

Average Nillsen life expectancy in 1962 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 68.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nillsen 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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