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Nihell Family History

Nihell Surname Meaning

see Neal and Neill.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Nihell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nihell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Nihell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Nihell families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Nihell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nihell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 515 census records available for the last name Nihell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nihell 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Nihell. 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 37 military records available for the last name Nihell. For the veterans among your Nihell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nihell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1990, in the United States, Nihell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Nihell in 1964 was 74, and 97 in 1990.

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