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Nihan Family History

Nihan Name 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: Niman, Nyhan, Nhan, Nilan, Han, Shan, Mohan, Gahan, Qian, Lian

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Where is the Nihan family from?

You can see how Nihan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nihan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nihan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Nihan families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 61% of all the recorded Nihan's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Nihan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nihan 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 Nihan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nihan. 60% of Nihan 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nihan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nihan 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Nihan. 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 185 military records available for the last name Nihan. For the veterans among your Nihan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nihan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Nihan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Nihan in 1963 was 55, and 83 in 2004.

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