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Nulty Family History

Nulty Surname Meaning

Irish: shortened form of McNulty.

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


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Where is the Nulty family from?

You can see how Nulty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nulty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nulty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 42 Nulty families living in Lancashire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Nulty's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Nulty families in 1891.
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What did your Nulty ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Nulty. 67% of Nulty men worked as a General Labourer and 66% of Nulty women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nulty were Landscape Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    67%
  • Landscape Gardener
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    66%
  • Cotton Weaver
    10%
  • Domestic Duties
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    7%

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Census Records

There are 27,000 census records available for the last name Nulty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nulty 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Nulty. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Nulty. For the veterans among your Nulty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nulty lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Nulty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Nulty in 1953 was 46, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nulty 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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