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Nilent Family History

Nilent 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: Nolen, Nugent, Nylen, Filene, Lent, Niblett, Niles, Eilert, Balent

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Where is the Nilent family from?

You can see how Nilent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nilent family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nilent family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Nilent's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Nilent families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nilent 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 7 census records available for the last name Nilent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nilent 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 Nilent. 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 military records available for the last name Nilent. For the veterans among your Nilent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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