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Nehiley Family History

Nehiley 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: Netzley, Reiley, Nedley, Negley, Hiley, Wehrley, Neily, Shiley

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Where is the Nehiley family from?

You can see how Nehiley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nehiley family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Nehiley families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Nehiley's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Nehiley families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Nehiley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nehiley 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Nehiley. 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 24 military records available for the last name Nehiley. For the veterans among your Nehiley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nehiley lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Nehiley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Nehiley in 1967 was 61, and 58 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nehiley 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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