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Nilin Family History

Nilin 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: Nolin, Nylin, Nilan, Nolen, Melin, Lin, Malin, Newlin, Helin, Nevin

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Where is the Nilin family from?

You can see how Nilin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nilin family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Nilin family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Nilin's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Nilin families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Nilin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nilin 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Nilin. 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 Nilin. For the veterans among your Nilin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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