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Nakley Family History

Nakley 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: Bakley, Oakley, Makley, Nalley, Nagley, Wakley, Halley, Bailey

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Where is the Nakley family from?

You can see how Nakley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nakley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nakley family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nakley's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Nakley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nakley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nakley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nakley. 50% of Nakley women worked as a New Worker. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Stitcher
    50%
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Nakley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nakley 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 Nakley. 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 5 military records available for the last name Nakley. For the veterans among your Nakley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nakley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Nakley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Nakley in 1963 was 74, and 93 in 1998.

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