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Nilsby Family History

Nilsby 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: Silsby, Wilby, Kilby, Nasby, Risby, Milby, Lisby, Filby, Bilby, Wisby

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Where is the Nilsby family from?

You can see how Nilsby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nilsby family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nilsby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Nilsby families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Nilsby's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Nilsby families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nilsby 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 86 census records available for the last name Nilsby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nilsby 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Nilsby. 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 12 military records available for the last name Nilsby. For the veterans among your Nilsby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nilsby lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Nilsby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Nilsby in 1964 was 63, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nilsby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nilsby 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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