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Nihells Family History

Nihells 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: Nicholls, Nicolls, Nihill, Nevells, Nicholas, Hell, Helle, Rishell

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Nihells. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nihells 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Nihells. 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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There are 7 military records available for the last name Nihells. For the veterans among your Nihells ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nihells lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Nihells life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Nihells in 1969 was 62, and 89 in 2003.

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