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Nallay Family History

Nallay 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: Kallay, Pallay, Nalley, Ballay, Nally, Pallas, Halley, Falla, Galley

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Where is the Nallay family from?

You can see how Nallay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nallay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1880. The most Nallay families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1861. In 1880 there was 1 Nallay family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Nallay's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Nallay families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Nallay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nallay 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Nallay. 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 3 military records available for the last name Nallay. For the veterans among your Nallay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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