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Nenley Family History

Nenley 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: Henley, Tenley, Kenley, Fenley, Denley, Nedley, Negley, Nunley

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Where is the Nenley family from?

You can see how Nenley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nenley family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Nenley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Nenley family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nenley's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Nenley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Nenley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nenley 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Nenley. 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 5 military records available for the last name Nenley. For the veterans among your Nenley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nenley lifespan?

Average Nenley life expectancy in 1986 was 23 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nenley 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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