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Nimbely Family History

Nimbely 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: Gimbel, Niebel, Kimbel, Wimberly, Rimbey, Kimbell, Nicely, Kimberly

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Where is the Nimbely family from?

You can see how Nimbely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nimbely family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 2 Nimbely families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nimbely's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Nimbely families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Nimbely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nimbely 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 Nimbely. 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 Nimbely. For the veterans among your Nimbely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nimbely

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