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Nalleway Family History

Nalleway 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: Alloway, Galloway, Callaway, Hallaway, Allaway, Gallaway, Nalley

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Where is the Nalleway family from?

You can see how Nalleway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nalleway family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Nalleway families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Nalleway families living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nalleway's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Nalleway families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nalleway surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Nalleway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nalleway 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Nalleway. 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 military records available for the last name Nalleway. For the veterans among your Nalleway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nalleway lifespan?

Average Nalleway life expectancy in 1965 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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