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Nerley Family History

Nerley 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: Berley, Verley, Kerley, Perley, Nedley, Negley, Herley, Werley

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Where is the Nerley family from?

You can see how Nerley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nerley family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Nerley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Nerley family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Nerley's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Nerley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nerley 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 125 census records available for the last name Nerley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nerley 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Nerley. 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 19 military records available for the last name Nerley. For the veterans among your Nerley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nerley lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nerley

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