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Niler Family History

Niler 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: Filer, Nier, Miler, Niles, Niver, Siler, Wiler, Oiler, Eiler, Iler

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Where is the Niler family from?

You can see how Niler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Niler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Niler families living in Virginia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Niler's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Niler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niler 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 302 census records available for the last name Niler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niler 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Niler. 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 23 military records available for the last name Niler. For the veterans among your Niler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niler lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1996, in the United States, Niler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Niler in 1983 was 75, and 67 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niler 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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