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Nahil Family History

Nahil 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: Nail, Basil, Ahl, Fail, Dahl, Wahl, Bahl, Nagi, Zahl, Bail

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Where is the Nahil family from?

You can see how Nahil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nahil family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nahil family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Nahil's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Nahil families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nahil 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 Nahil ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Sales Lady
    100%

What Nahil family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Nahil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nahil 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Nahil. 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 7 military records available for the last name Nahil. For the veterans among your Nahil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nahil lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Nahil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Nahil in 1971 was 64, and 97 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nahil

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nahil 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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