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Nailes Family History

Nailes 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: Hailes, Bailes, Niles, Naples, Nails, Gailes, Ailes, Wailes, Miles

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Where is the Nailes family from?

You can see how Nailes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nailes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Nailes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Nailes families living in New Brunswick. This was about 57% of all the recorded Nailes's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Nailes families in 1911.
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What did your Nailes ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Nailes. 100% of Nailes men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 320 census records available for the last name Nailes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nailes 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Nailes. 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 82 military records available for the last name Nailes. For the veterans among your Nailes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nailes lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1994, in the United States, Nailes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Nailes in 1967 was 56, and 72 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nailes 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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