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Nurry Family History

Nurry 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: Curry, Burry, Hurry, Furry, Murry, Urry, Gurry, Nurre, Berry, Bury

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Where is the Nurry family from?

You can see how Nurry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nurry family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nurry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Nurry family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nurry's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Nurry families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Nurry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nurry 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Nurry. 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 48 military records available for the last name Nurry. For the veterans among your Nurry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nurry lifespan?

Average Nurry life expectancy in 1969 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nurry 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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