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Nilkie Family History

Nilkie 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: Wilkie, Milkie, Hilke, Billie, Wilkin, Willie, Nelkin, Dillie, Wilke

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Where is the Nilkie family from?

You can see how Nilkie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nilkie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nilkie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Nilkie families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nilkie's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Nilkie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nilkie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1841
  • 1851
  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Nilkie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nilkie 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Nilkie. 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 2 military records available for the last name Nilkie. For the veterans among your Nilkie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nilkie lifespan?

Average Nilkie life expectancy in 1971 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nilkie 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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