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Nearly Family History

Nearly Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Early, Neary, Nealy, Neally, Geary, Neal, Earl, Sealy, Pearl, Healy

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Where is the Nearly family from?

You can see how Nearly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nearly family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Nearly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Nearly family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nearly's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Nearly families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nearly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Nearly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nearly 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Nearly. 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 44 military records available for the last name Nearly. For the veterans among your Nearly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nearly lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1982, in the United States, Nearly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Nearly in 1971 was 77, and 73 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nearly 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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