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Nasley Family History

Nasley 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: Pasley, Masley, Easley, Wasley, Nalley, Hasley, Nagley, Nisley

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Where is the Nasley family from?

You can see how Nasley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nasley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Nasley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Nasley families living in Oxfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nasley's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Nasley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nasley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nasley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nasley. 100% of Nasley men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Nasley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nasley 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Nasley. 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 6 military records available for the last name Nasley. For the veterans among your Nasley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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