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Nury Family History

Nury 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: Bury, Dury, Jury, Ury, Noury, Rury, Kury, Oury, Eury, Nery

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Where is the Nury family from?

You can see how Nury families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nury family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nury families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Nury families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nury's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Nury families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Nury. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nury 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Nury. 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 9 military records available for the last name Nury. For the veterans among your Nury ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nury lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Nury life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Nury in 1965 was 80, and 65 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nury 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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