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Nursey Family History

Nursey Surname Meaning

see Nussey.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Nursey family from?

You can see how Nursey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nursey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Nursey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Nursey families living in Suffolk. This was about 21% of all the recorded Nursey's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Nursey families in 1891.
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What did your Nursey 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 Nursey. 60% of Nursey men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Nursey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nursey were Farmer and House 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

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Private Means
    9%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • House Duties
    5%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Nursey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nursey 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 264 immigration records available for the last name Nursey. 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 208 military records available for the last name Nursey. For the veterans among your Nursey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nursey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Nursey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Nursey in 1967 was 75, and 77 in 2004.

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