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Nilon Family History

Nilon 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: Nixon, Pilon, Nelon, Milon, Nilson, Nimon, Nilan, Simon, Hilton

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Where is the Nilon family from?

You can see how Nilon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nilon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nilon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Nilon families living in Yorkshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Nilon's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Nilon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nilon 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 Nilon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Iron Moulder and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Nilon. 100% of Nilon men worked as an Iron Moulder and 100% of Nilon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Iron Moulder
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Nilon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nilon 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 433 immigration records available for the last name Nilon. 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 613 military records available for the last name Nilon. For the veterans among your Nilon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nilon lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Nilon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Nilon in 1962 was 74, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nilon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nilon 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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