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Nilk Family History

Nilk 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: Wilk, Silk, Milk, Nick, Nill, Nile, Gill, Mill, Zink, Hill

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Where is the Nilk family from?

You can see how Nilk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nilk family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Nilk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Nilk families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nilk's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Nilk families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nilk 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 89 census records available for the last name Nilk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nilk 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Nilk. 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 11 military records available for the last name Nilk. For the veterans among your Nilk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nilk lifespan?

Average Nilk life expectancy in 1970 was 49 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nilk 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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