Nihlen Family History

Nihlen 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: Nolen, Millen, Hillen, Nissen, Bohlen, Dahlen, Ihle, Nylen, Gillen, Niesen

727	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
10	Military Records
116	Immigration Records
34	Census and Voter Lists
181	Member Trees

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Where is the Nihlen family from?

You can see how Nihlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nihlen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nihlen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Nihlen family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Nihlen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Nihlen families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nihlen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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What Nihlen family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 34 census records available for the last name Nihlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nihlen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 116 immigration records available for the last name Nihlen. 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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Military Records

There are 10 military records available for the last name Nihlen. For the veterans among your Nihlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nihlen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Nihlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Nihlen in 1966 was 88, and 88 in 2002.

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Nihlen Surname Meaning

Where is the Nihlen family from?

What Nihlen family records will you find?

What is the average Nihlen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Nihlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Nihlen in 1966 was 88, and 88 in 2002.

Nihlen Family History

Nihlen Surname Meaning

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Where is the Nihlen family from?

What Nihlen family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Nihlen lifespan?

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Nihlen Surname Meaning

1,000 record(s) for Nihlen

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Where is the Nihlen family from?

What Nihlen family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Nihlen family history

What is the average Nihlen lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Nihlen family tree

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