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Nifton Family History

Nifton Surname Meaning

see Kniveton.

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


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Where is the Nifton family from?

You can see how Nifton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nifton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Nifton families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 6 Nifton families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nifton's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Nifton families in 1901.
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What did your Nifton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nifton. 100% of Nifton 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%

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Census Records

There are 268 census records available for the last name Nifton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nifton 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Nifton. 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 10 military records available for the last name Nifton. For the veterans among your Nifton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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