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Nimlin Family History

Nimlin 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: Timlin, Gimlin, Newlin, Hamlin, Simkin, Killin, Rivlin, Niman, Norlin

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Where is the Nimlin family from?

You can see how Nimlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nimlin family name was found in Scotland between 1881 and 1891. The most Nimlin families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 7 Nimlin families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nimlin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Nimlin families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Nimlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nimlin 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Nimlin. 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 3 military records available for the last name Nimlin. For the veterans among your Nimlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nimlin lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1985, in the United States, Nimlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Nimlin in 1984 was 65, and 93 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nimlin 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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