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Nislay Family History

Nislay 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: Nisly, Nisley, Nissley, Islam, Sisley, Slay, Islas, Disla, Risley

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Where is the Nislay family from?

You can see how Nislay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nislay family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Nislay family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Nislay's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Nislay families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Nislay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nislay 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Nislay. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Nislay. For the veterans among your Nislay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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