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Nalby Family History

Nalby 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: Dalby, Walby, Nasby, Nally, Darby, Paley, Saxby, Caley, Nay, Wilby

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Where is the Nalby family from?

You can see how Nalby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nalby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Nalby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Nalby families living in Ohio. This was about 77% of all the recorded Nalby's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Nalby families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nalby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Nalby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nalby 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Nalby. 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 11 military records available for the last name Nalby. For the veterans among your Nalby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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