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Nalley Family History

Nalley Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Nally (see McNally).

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


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Where is the Nalley family from?

You can see how Nalley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nalley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nalley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Nalley families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Nalley's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Nalley families in 1911.
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What did your Nalley ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Attendant was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Nalley. 100% of Nalley women worked as an Attendant.

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Attendant
    100%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Nalley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nalley 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 617 immigration records available for the last name Nalley. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Nalley. For the veterans among your Nalley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nalley lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Nalley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Nalley in 1944 was 25, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nalley 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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