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Nilmes Family History

Nilmes 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: Niles, Hilmes, Wilmes, Nilges, Nilles, Miles, Giles, Holmes, Nieves

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Where is the Nilmes family from?

You can see how Nilmes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nilmes family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Nilmes families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Nilmes's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Nilmes families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Nilmes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nilmes 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Nilmes. 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 8 military records available for the last name Nilmes. For the veterans among your Nilmes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nilmes 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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