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Nerly Family History

Nerly 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: Nerby, Neily, Nealy, Nery, Neely, Berry, Terry, Merry, Early, Dery

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Where is the Nerly family from?

You can see how Nerly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nerly family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Nerly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 3 Nerly families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nerly's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Nerly families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Nerly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nerly 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Nerly. 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 293 military records available for the last name Nerly. For the veterans among your Nerly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nerly lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1990, in the United States, Nerly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Nerly in 1965 was 61, and 87 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nerly 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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