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Nilion Family History

Nilion 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: Nilson, Filion, Hilton, Dillon, Wilton, Nelson, Milton, Bilton

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Where is the Nilion family from?

You can see how Nilion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nilion family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Nilion families living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Nilion's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Nilion families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Nilion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nilion 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Nilion. 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 32 military records available for the last name Nilion. For the veterans among your Nilion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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