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Nantil Family History

Nantil 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: Antil, Mantel, Nail, Nanni, Antill, Cantin, Van Til, Anctil, Pantel

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Where is the Nantil family from?

You can see how Nantil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nantil family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Nantil families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Nantil families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Nantil's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Nantil families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nantil surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Nantil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nantil 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Nantil. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Nantil. For the veterans among your Nantil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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