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Nilton Family History

Nilton 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: Hilton, Wilton, Milton, Bilton, Kilton, Tilton, Nolton, Nulton

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Where is the Nilton family from?

You can see how Nilton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nilton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Nilton families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1891 there was 1 Nilton family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Nilton's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Nilton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Nilton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nilton 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Nilton. 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 55 military records available for the last name Nilton. For the veterans among your Nilton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nilton lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Nilton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Nilton in 1967 was 56, and 67 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nilton 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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