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Nithell Family History

Nithell 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: Bithell, Rishell, Bothell, Mitchell, Kitchell, Rothell, Nitzel

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Where is the Nithell family from?

You can see how Nithell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nithell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Nithell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Nithell families living in Cornwall. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nithell's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Nithell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Nithell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nithell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Nithell. 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 Nithell. For the veterans among your Nithell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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