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Niglas Family History

Niglas 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: Niklas, Vilas, Milas, Silas, Glas, Nikolas, Nigam, Nicolas, Islas

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Where is the Niglas family from?

You can see how Niglas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niglas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Niglas family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Niglas's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Niglas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niglas 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 38 census records available for the last name Niglas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niglas 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Niglas. 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 19 military records available for the last name Niglas. For the veterans among your Niglas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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