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Nunnelley Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Nunnally .

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


Similar surnames: Nunnelly, Nunnelee, Donnelley, Nunnally, Connelley, Dannelley

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Where is the Nunnelley family from?

You can see how Nunnelley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nunnelley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Nunnelley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Nunnelley families living in Surrey. This was about 77% of all the recorded Nunnelley's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Nunnelley families in 1891.
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What did your Nunnelley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nunnelley. 100% of Nunnelley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nunnelley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nunnelley 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Nunnelley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 674 military records available for the last name Nunnelley. For the veterans among your Nunnelley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nunnelley lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Nunnelley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Nunnelley in 1951 was 43, and 73 in 2004.

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