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Nilles Name Meaning

North German: patronymic from Nill

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


Similar surnames: Illes, Niles, Nilges, Alles, Wilmes, Tilles, Nolle, Gilles, Gillen

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Where is the Nilles family from?

You can see how Nilles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nilles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nilles families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Nilles families living in Ontario. This was about 79% of all the recorded Nilles's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nilles families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nilles surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nilles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nilles. 20% of Nilles men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Nilles women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nilles were Salesman and Waitress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Operator
    12%
  • Waitress
    12%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Nilles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nilles 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 894 immigration records available for the last name Nilles. 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 729 military records available for the last name Nilles. For the veterans among your Nilles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nilles lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Nilles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Nilles in 1963 was 63, and 73 in 2004.

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