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Nallis Family History

Nallis 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: Allis, Fallis, Rallis, Sallis, Wallis, Kallis, Ballis, Callis, Nalls

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Where is the Nallis family from?

You can see how Nallis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nallis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Nallis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Nallis family living in Essex. This was about 33% of all the recorded Nallis's in United Kingdom. Essex and 2 other counties had the highest population of Nallis families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 307 census records available for the last name Nallis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nallis 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Nallis. 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 16 military records available for the last name Nallis. For the veterans among your Nallis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nallis lifespan?

Average Nallis life expectancy in 1967 was 43 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nallis 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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