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Niall Family History

Niall Surname Meaning

see Neill.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Niall family from?

You can see how Niall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niall family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Niall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Niall families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Niall's in USA. New York had the highest population of Niall families in 1880.
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What did your Niall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Niall. 100% of Niall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Niall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Niall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niall 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 313 immigration records available for the last name Niall. 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 71 military records available for the last name Niall. For the veterans among your Niall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niall lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Niall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Niall in 1976 was 76, and 75 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Niall

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niall 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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