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Nilan Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Nealon .

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


Similar surnames: Nelan, Niland, Nolan, Neilan, Tolan, Niman, Bolan, Neman, Allan

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Where is the Nilan family from?

You can see how Nilan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nilan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Nilan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Nilan families living in British Columbia. This was about 38% of all the recorded Nilan's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Nilan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nilan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nilan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nilan. 31% of Nilan men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Nilan women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nilan were Clerk and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    18%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Saleslady
    15%
  • Bookkeeper
    9%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Nilan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nilan 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 898 immigration records available for the last name Nilan. 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 947 military records available for the last name Nilan. For the veterans among your Nilan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nilan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Nilan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Nilan in 1963 was 71, and 65 in 2004.

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