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Nunally Family History

Nunally Surname Meaning

Variant of Nunnally.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Nunally family from?

You can see how Nunally families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nunally family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nunally families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Nunally families living in Virginia. This was about 45% of all the recorded Nunally's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Nunally families in 1840.
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What did your Nunally ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nunally. 37% of Nunally men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Nunally women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nunally were Farm Laborer and Saleslady.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    22%
  • Maid
    22%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Saleslady
    15%

What Nunally family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Nunally. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nunally 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Nunally. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 269 military records available for the last name Nunally. For the veterans among your Nunally ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nunally lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Nunally life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Nunally in 1961 was 52, and 69 in 2003.

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