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Nunneley Family History

Nunneley Surname Meaning

see Nunley and Nunnerley

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Nunneley family from?

You can see how Nunneley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nunneley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Nunneley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Nunneley families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Nunneley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nunneley families in 1891.
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What did your Nunneley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Nunneley. 100% of Nunneley men worked as a Bricklayer and 89% of Nunneley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Private Means
    12%

What Nunneley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Nunneley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nunneley 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 299 immigration records available for the last name Nunneley. 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 335 military records available for the last name Nunneley. For the veterans among your Nunneley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nunneley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Nunneley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Nunneley in 1963 was 76, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nunneley 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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