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Nally Family History

Nally Surname Meaning

Irish: shortened form of McNally.

English: from the Middle English personal name Nally, a Middle English pet form of Alice, Alison, Alan, or Alexander.

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


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Where is the Nally family from?

You can see how Nally families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nally family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nally families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 83 Nally families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nally's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Nally families in 1891.
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What did your Nally ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Nally. 34% of Nally men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Nally women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nally were Insurance Agent and Cotton Weaver.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Cotton Warp Dresser
    23%
  • Bricklayer
    23%
  • Insurance Agent
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Raincoat Machinist
    9%
  • Telephonist G P O
    6%
  • Cotton Weaver
    6%

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Census Records

There are 55,000 census records available for the last name Nally. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nally 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Nally. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Nally. For the veterans among your Nally ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nally lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Nally life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Nally in 1948 was 31, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nally 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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