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Naill Family History

Naill Surname Meaning

English Irish and Scottish: variant of Nail 1 or Neill. Americanized form of German Nagel. Compare Nail

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


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Where is the Naill family from?

You can see how Naill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Naill families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Naill families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Naill's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Naill families in 1891.
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What did your Naill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Naill. 100% of Naill 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Naill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naill 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Naill. 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 803 military records available for the last name Naill. For the veterans among your Naill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naill lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Naill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Naill in 1961 was 59, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Naill ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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