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Nonley Family History

Nonley 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: Onley, Nolley, Notley, Nunley, Donley, Conley, Noble, Pooley, Cowley

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Where is the Nonley family from?

You can see how Nonley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nonley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Nonley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Nonley families living in Derbyshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Nonley's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Nonley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Nonley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nonley 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Nonley. 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 30 military records available for the last name Nonley. For the veterans among your Nonley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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