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Nilo Family History

Nilo Surname Meaning

Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian: from the personal name Nilo from Latin Nilus from the name of the river Nile.

The name Nilus was borne by several Christian saints.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Nilo family from?

You can see how Nilo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nilo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Nilo families living in New York. This was about 25% of all the recorded Nilo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nilo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nilo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nilo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nilo. 60% of Nilo men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Nilo women worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Soldier
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Nilo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 483 census records available for the last name Nilo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nilo 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 643 immigration records available for the last name Nilo. 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 95 military records available for the last name Nilo. For the veterans among your Nilo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nilo lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Nilo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Nilo in 1956 was 52, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nilo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nilo 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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