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Nailor Family History

Nailor Surname Meaning

English: variant of Naylor.

Americanized form (translation into English) of French Cloutier and of German Nahler a variant of Nagler.

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


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Where is the Nailor family from?

You can see how Nailor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nailor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nailor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 39 Nailor families living in Berkshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Nailor's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Nailor families in 1891.
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What did your Nailor ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nailor. 87% of Nailor women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Housewife
    14%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Nailor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nailor 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 619 immigration records available for the last name Nailor. 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 Nailor. For the veterans among your Nailor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nailor lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Nailor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Nailor in 1945 was 32, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nailor 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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