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Nealley Family History

Nealley 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: Nalley, Neally, Nealey, Halley, Galley, Healey, Heasley, Alley

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Where is the Nealley family from?

You can see how Nealley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nealley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nealley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Nealley families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nealley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Nealley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nealley 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 Nealley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nealley. 37% of Nealley men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Nealley women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nealley were Salesman and House Wife.

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Machinist
    16%
  • Trackman
    16%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • House Wife
    50%

What Nealley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nealley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nealley 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Nealley. 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 340 military records available for the last name Nealley. For the veterans among your Nealley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nealley lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Nealley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Nealley in 1965 was 85, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nealley 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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