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Nedley Family History

Nedley Surname Meaning

English (northern) and Scottish (Lanarkshire): perhaps a variant of Needley itself a variant of Needler.

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


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Where is the Nedley family from?

You can see how Nedley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nedley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nedley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Nedley families living in Durham. This was about 34% of all the recorded Nedley's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Nedley families in 1891.
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What did your Nedley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nedley. 100% of Nedley 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 Nedley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nedley 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Nedley. 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 268 military records available for the last name Nedley. For the veterans among your Nedley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nedley lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Nedley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Nedley in 1958 was 73, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nedley 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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