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Nillson Family History

Nillson 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: Nilsson, Jillson, Nilson, Hillson, Tillson, Willson, Gillson, Millson

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Where is the Nillson family from?

You can see how Nillson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nillson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Nillson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Nillson families living in Durham. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nillson's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Nillson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nillson 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 Nillson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nillson. 34% of Nillson men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Nillson women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nillson were Manager and Cook.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Cook
    20%

What Nillson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nillson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nillson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Nillson. 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 83 military records available for the last name Nillson. For the veterans among your Nillson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nillson lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Nillson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Nillson in 1970 was 79, and 41 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nillson 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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