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Nichill Family History

Nichill 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: Nihill, Nicholl, Nichol, Nichols, Schill, Michell, Nicholls, Nickell

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Where is the Nichill family from?

You can see how Nichill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nichill family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 4 Nichill families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Nichill's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Nichill families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nichill 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 47 census records available for the last name Nichill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nichill 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Nichill. 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 4 military records available for the last name Nichill. For the veterans among your Nichill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nichill lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nichill 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 Nichill

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