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Niol Family History

Niol 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: Nill, Nigl, Nicol, Niel, Gill, Kiel, Noe, Mill, Hill, Sol

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Where is the Niol family from?

You can see how Niol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niol family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Niol families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1911 there was 1 Niol family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Niol's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Niol families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Niol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niol 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Niol. 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 3 military records available for the last name Niol. For the veterans among your Niol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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