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Nailie Family History

Nailie 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: Bailie, Faille, Fairlie, Nagle, Paille, Nail, Saile, Vallie, Faile

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Where is the Nailie family from?

You can see how Nailie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nailie family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nailie family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nailie's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Nailie families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Nailie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nailie 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Nailie. 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 12 military records available for the last name Nailie. For the veterans among your Nailie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nailie lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Nailie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Nailie in 1967 was 97, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nailie 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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