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Nolley Family History

Nolley Surname Meaning

Probably a shortened form of Irish Nohilly an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Neothallaigh or Ó Neothaille.

Alternatively it may be an altered form of German Nolle.

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


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Where is the Nolley family from?

You can see how Nolley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nolley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nolley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Nolley families living in London. This was about 18% of all the recorded Nolley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nolley families in 1891.
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What did your Nolley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nolley. 74% of Nolley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Bag Machinist
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 205 immigration records available for the last name Nolley. 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 793 military records available for the last name Nolley. For the veterans among your Nolley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nolley lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Nolley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Nolley in 1955 was 62, and 73 in 2004.

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