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Nibly Family History

Nibly 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: Nisly, Noble, Lilly, Bly, Sibley, Tilly, Billy, Kibby, Dilly, Nill

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Where is the Nibly family from?

You can see how Nibly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nibly family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Nibly families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1861. In 1880 there were 2 Nibly families living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nibly's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Nibly families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Nibly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nibly 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Nibly. 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 Nibly. For the veterans among your Nibly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nibly lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nibly 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nibly

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