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Nailon Family History

Nailon Name 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: Bailon, Naylon, Naillon, Nailor, Tallon, Kaplon, Malon, Naito, Balon

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Where is the Nailon family from?

You can see how Nailon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nailon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nailon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Nailon families living in Durham. This was about 35% of all the recorded Nailon's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Nailon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nailon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nailon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nailon. 100% of Nailon 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%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nailon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nailon 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Nailon. 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 Nailon. For the veterans among your Nailon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nailon lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Nailon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Nailon in 1964 was 64, and 67 in 2002.

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