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Nilly Family History

Nilly 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: Lilly, Tilly, Billy, Dilly, Nill, Willy, Gilly, Nally, Nisly, Gill

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Where is the Nilly family from?

You can see how Nilly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nilly family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Nilly families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Nilly families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nilly's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nilly families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Nilly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nilly 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Nilly. 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 Nilly. For the veterans among your Nilly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nilly lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nilly 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nilly

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