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Nosley Family History

Nosley 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: Mosley, Bosley, Hosley, Nolley, Osley, Notley, Nisley, Noble, Pooley

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Where is the Nosley family from?

You can see how Nosley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nosley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Nosley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Nosley family living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nosley's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Nosley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nosley 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 355 census records available for the last name Nosley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nosley 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Nosley. 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 39 military records available for the last name Nosley. For the veterans among your Nosley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nosley lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Nosley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Nosley in 1968 was 76, and 93 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nosley 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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