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Nyilas Family History

Nyilas 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: Vilas, Milas, Silas, Niles, Neilan, Bilas, Neils, Filas, Nikas, Nails

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Where is the Nyilas family from?

You can see how Nyilas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nyilas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Nyilas families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nyilas's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Nyilas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nyilas 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 Nyilas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nyilas. 100% of Nyilas women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Nyilas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Nyilas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nyilas 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Nyilas. 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 38 military records available for the last name Nyilas. For the veterans among your Nyilas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nyilas lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Nyilas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Nyilas in 1956 was 54, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nyilas 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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