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Nunelley Family History

Nunelley 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: Nunnelley, Nuelle, Nunley, Mcnelley, Nunnelly, Gulley, Huntley

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Where is the Nunelley family from?

You can see how Nunelley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nunelley family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Nunelley families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Nunelley family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Nunelley's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Nunelley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nunelley 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 79 census records available for the last name Nunelley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nunelley 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Nunelley. 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 17 military records available for the last name Nunelley. For the veterans among your Nunelley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nunelley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nunelley 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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