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Nyl Family History

Nyl 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: Nye, Byl, Nys, Yu, Yi, Rye, Gal, Noe, Sol, Kil

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Where is the Nyl family from?

You can see how Nyl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nyl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nyl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Nyl families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 78% of all the recorded Nyl's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Nyl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nyl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nyl ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Nyl ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Nyl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nyl 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Nyl. 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 14 military records available for the last name Nyl. For the veterans among your Nyl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nyl lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1989, in the United States, Nyl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Nyl in 1982 was 60, and 81 in 1989.

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