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Nurtney Family History

Nurtney 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: Furtney, Courtney, Burney, Hartney, Turney, Putney, Nutley, Northey

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Where is the Nurtney family from?

You can see how Nurtney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nurtney family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nurtney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Nurtney families living in Maryland. This was about 60% of all the recorded Nurtney's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Nurtney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nurtney 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 Nurtney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nurtney. 100% of Nurtney 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Nurtney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Nurtney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nurtney 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Nurtney. 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 18 military records available for the last name Nurtney. For the veterans among your Nurtney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nurtney lifespan?

Average Nurtney life expectancy in 1994 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nurtney 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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