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Nily Family History

Nily 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: Nill, Bily, Neily, Nile, Nisly, Gill, Mill, Hill, Kil, Lilly

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Where is the Nily family from?

You can see how Nily families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nily family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nily families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Nily families living in Maryland. This was about 73% of all the recorded Nily's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Nily families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nily surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Nily. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nily 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Nily. 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 77 military records available for the last name Nily. For the veterans among your Nily ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nily lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Nily life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Nily in 1961 was 54, and 40 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nily 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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