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Nails Family History

Nails Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of Nail.

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


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Where is the Nails family from?

You can see how Nails families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nails family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nails families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Nails families living in Northumberland. This was about 63% of all the recorded Nails's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Nails families in 1891.
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What did your Nails ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nails. 29% of Nails men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Nails women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nails were Truck Driver and Servant.

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    14%
  • Maid
    10%
  • At Home
    10%
  • Servant
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Nails. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nails 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Nails. 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 735 military records available for the last name Nails. For the veterans among your Nails ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nails lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Nails life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Nails in 1947 was 30, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nails 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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