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Nila Family History

Nila Surname Meaning

Romanian (Nilă): from a short form of the personal name Dănilă (see Daniel). Hispanic (Mexico): unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Nila family from?

You can see how Nila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nila family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Nila families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Nila families living in Ontario. This was about 86% of all the recorded Nila's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nila families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nila surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nila ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nila. 37% of Nila men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Hide Shaker
    28%
  • Meat Packer
    19%
  • Orange Picker
    19%

What Nila family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 855 census records available for the last name Nila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nila 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Nila. 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 71 military records available for the last name Nila. For the veterans among your Nila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nila lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Nila life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Nila in 1965 was 92, and 61 in 2003.

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