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Nielly Family History

Nielly 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: Rielly, Lilly, Tilly, Kelly, Bierly, Billy, Stelly, Nell, Nelli

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Where is the Nielly family from?

You can see how Nielly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nielly family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nielly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 3 Nielly families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nielly's in Scotland. Lanarkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Nielly families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nielly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nielly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nielly. 100% of Nielly men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Nielly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 345 census records available for the last name Nielly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nielly 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Nielly. 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 26 military records available for the last name Nielly. For the veterans among your Nielly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nielly lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1984, in the United States, Nielly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Nielly in 1977 was 67, and 72 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nielly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nielly 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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