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Nailing Family History

Nailing 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: Railing, Failing, Halling, Harling, Darling, Ayling, Dahling, Alling

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Where is the Nailing family from?

You can see how Nailing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nailing family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nailing families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Nailing families living in Westmorland. This was about 52% of all the recorded Nailing's in United Kingdom. Westmorland had the highest population of Nailing families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nailing surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nailing ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nailing. 100% of Nailing men worked as a Waiter and 50% of Nailing women worked as a Laundress.

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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

  • Waiter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Nailing family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nailing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nailing 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Nailing. 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 216 military records available for the last name Nailing. For the veterans among your Nailing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nailing lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Nailing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Nailing in 1965 was 67, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nailing

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nailing 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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