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Nile Family History

Nile Name Meaning

English (Cornwall and Devon): variant of Neal .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Niles, Pile, Nie, Wile, Dile, Vile, Ailey, Lile, File, Nyce

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Where is the Nile family from?

You can see how Nile families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nile family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nile families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Nile families living in Quebec. This was about 30% of all the recorded Nile's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Nile families in 1911.
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What did your Nile ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fils Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Nile. 50% of Nile men worked as a Fils Cultivateur. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Fils Cultivateur
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Nile. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nile 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 713 immigration records available for the last name Nile. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Nile. For the veterans among your Nile ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nile lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Nile life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Nile in 1951 was 29, and 73 in 2003.

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