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Nunney Family History

Nunney Surname Meaning

From Nunney (Somerset) which is recorded as Nuni in the 10th century and Nony in 1219. The place-name derives from the Old English personal name Nunna or Old English nunne ‘nun’ + Old English ēg ‘island’.

The surname may also be from an unidentified lost place called Nunhey in East Anglia.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Nunney family from?

You can see how Nunney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nunney family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Nunney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 26 Nunney families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Nunney's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nunney families in 1891.
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What did your Nunney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Plasterer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Nunney. 28% of Nunney men worked as a Plasterer and 75% of Nunney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nunney were House Painter and Unpaid Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Plasterer
    28%
  • General Labourer
    19%
  • Builders Labourer
    19%
  • House Painter
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Nunney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nunney 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Nunney. 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 260 military records available for the last name Nunney. For the veterans among your Nunney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nunney lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Nunney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Nunney in 1963 was 65, and 84 in 2000.

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