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Nunely Family History

Nunely 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: Nunnery, Nudell, Hinely, Nunley, Nunez, Kuney, Nunes, Nicely, Tunell

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Where is the Nunely family from?

You can see how Nunely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nunely family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Nunely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Nunely family living in Northamptonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nunely's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Nunely families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 347 census records available for the last name Nunely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nunely 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Nunely. 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 55 military records available for the last name Nunely. For the veterans among your Nunely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nunely lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1988, in the United States, Nunely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Nunely in 1967 was 76, and 87 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nunely 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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