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Nunnally Family History

Nunnally Surname Meaning

Irish: probably a variant of Munnelly.

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


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Where is the Nunnally family from?

You can see how Nunnally families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nunnally family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Nunnally families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 30 Nunnally families living in Virginia. This was about 63% of all the recorded Nunnally's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Nunnally families in 1840.
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What did your Nunnally ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nunnally. 19% of Nunnally men worked as a Farmer and 9% of Nunnally women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nunnally were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    9%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    7%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 471 immigration records available for the last name Nunnally. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Nunnally. For the veterans among your Nunnally ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nunnally lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Nunnally life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Nunnally in 1951 was 45, and 76 in 2004.

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