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Nimphie Family History

Nimphie 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: Tippie, Timpone, Nishi, Empie, Timpe, Nipple, Richie, Fimple, Ritchie

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Where is the Nimphie family from?

You can see how Nimphie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nimphie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Nimphie families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 7 Nimphie families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nimphie's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Nimphie families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nimphie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Nimphie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Nimphie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nimphie 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Nimphie. 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 27 military records available for the last name Nimphie. For the veterans among your Nimphie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nimphie lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Nimphie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Nimphie in 1965 was 66, and 73 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nimphie 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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