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Nicaley Family History

Nicaley 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: Niceley, Nicley, Nissley, Caley, Richley, Bickley, Nickles, Nickey

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Where is the Nicaley family from?

You can see how Nicaley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nicaley family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Nicaley family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nicaley's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Nicaley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Nicaley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nicaley 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Nicaley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Nicaley. For the veterans among your Nicaley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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