Origins of the Nihill surname
About the Nihills
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Interesting facts about Nihill
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Nihill surname. The oldest one dates back to 1660.
What are the most common Nihill first names?
John
Patrick
Bridget
Mary
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Common jobs for Nihills
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Nihills in 1921
Living On Own Means
4
Daughter At Home
3
Mill Worker
2
Spinster
2
Widow
2
Common male occupations for Nihills in 1921
Clerks
2
Letter Carrier
2
Mill Worker
2
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
2
Assistant Clerk Abstractors
1
