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Nilkinson Family History

Nilkinson 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: Wilkinson, Dickinson, Gilkison, Wilkison, Wilkenson, Pilkinton

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Where is the Nilkinson family from?

You can see how Nilkinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nilkinson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Nilkinson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nilkinson family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nilkinson's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Nilkinson families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Nilkinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nilkinson 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 Nilkinson. 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 7 military records available for the last name Nilkinson. For the veterans among your Nilkinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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