Nilon History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
England
Ireland

The surname Nilon was derived from the Gaelic "O Niallain," which means "descendant of Niall."

Early Origins of the Nilon family

The surname Nilon was first found in County Clare (Irish: An Clár) located on the west coast of Ireland in the province of Munster.

Early History of the Nilon family

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Nilon Spelling Variations

Before widespread literacy came to Ireland, a name was often recorded under several different variations during the life of its bearer. Accordingly, numerous spelling variations were revealed in the search for the origin of the name Nilon family name. Variations found include O'Neilan, O'Neylan, Neilan, Neylan, O'Nelan and others.

Early Notables of the Nilon family

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Nilon migration to the United States +

Thousands of Irish families left for North American shores in the 19th century. These people were searching for a life unencumbered with poverty, hunger, and racial discrimination. Many arrived to eventually find such conditions, but many others simply did not arrive: victims of the diseased, overcrowded ships in which they traveled to the New World. Those who lived to see North American shores were instrumental in the development of the growing nations of Canada and the United States. A thorough examination of passenger and immigration lists has disclosed evidence of many early immigrants of the name Nilon:

Nilon Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Pat. Nilon, aged 27, who immigrated to America, in 1894
Winifred Nilon, aged 17, who landed in America, in 1894

Nilon Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

John Nilon, aged 24, who immigrated to the United States, in 1908
Bridget Nilon, aged 27, who landed in America from Keighley, England, in 1920
Delia Nilon, aged 34, who immigrated to the United States from Swinford, Mayo Co., Ireland, in 1920
Harriet Nilon, aged 30, who settled in America from Keighley, England, in 1921
Mary Nilon, aged 38, who landed in America from Keighley, England, in 1921