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Nilese Family History

Nilese 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: Niles, Niese, Miles, Giles, Wiles, Nies, Neese, Liese, Iles, Niesen

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Where is the Nilese family from?

You can see how Nilese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nilese family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nilese family living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Nilese's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Nilese families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Nilese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nilese 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Nilese. 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 Nilese. For the veterans among your Nilese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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