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Nuney Family History

Nuney 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: Nunley, Nunez, Kuney, Nunes, Pusey, Lucey, Haney, Ney, Dunay, Arney

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Where is the Nuney family from?

You can see how Nuney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nuney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Nuney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Nuney family living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nuney's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Nuney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nuney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nuney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nuney. 89% of Nuney men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Nuney women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nuney were Farmer and Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    89%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Teacher
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Waitress
    20%

What Nuney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 453 census records available for the last name Nuney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nuney 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Nuney. 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 14 military records available for the last name Nuney. For the veterans among your Nuney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nuney lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Nuney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Nuney in 1964 was 49, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nuney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nuney 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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