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Nookley Family History

Nookley 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: Pooley, Hooley, Woolley, Hockley, Cooksley, Cooksey, Cooley, Gockley

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Where is the Nookley family from?

You can see how Nookley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nookley family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Nookley family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Nookley's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Nookley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Nookley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nookley 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Nookley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Nookley. For the veterans among your Nookley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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