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Nilam Family History

Nilam 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: Nigam, Milam, Nilan, Alam, Vilar, Vila, Nam, Vilas, Pilat, Elam

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Where is the Nilam family from?

You can see how Nilam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nilam family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nilam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Nilam families living in Utah. This was about 86% of all the recorded Nilam's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Nilam families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nilam 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 46 census records available for the last name Nilam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nilam 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Nilam. 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 3 military records available for the last name Nilam. For the veterans among your Nilam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nilam lifespan?

Average Nilam life expectancy in 2003 was 94 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nilam 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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