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Nillas Family History

Nillas 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: Villas, Nilles, Niklas, Pallas, Villa, Vilas, Dallas, Villar, Millan

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Where is the Nillas family from?

You can see how Nillas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nillas family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Nillas families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1911 there were 2 Nillas families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Nillas's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nillas families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nillas 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 did your Nillas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Compositor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nillas. 100% of Nillas men worked as a Compositor.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Compositor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Nillas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nillas 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Nillas. 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 6 military records available for the last name Nillas. For the veterans among your Nillas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nillas lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2000, in the United States, Nillas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Nillas in 1998 was 76, and 83 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nillas 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.

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