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Nunnelee Family History

Nunnelee Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Nunnally.

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


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Where is the Nunnelee family from?

You can see how Nunnelee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nunnelee family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nunnelee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Nunnelee families living in Virginia. This was about 41% of all the recorded Nunnelee's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Nunnelee families in 1880.
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What did your Nunnelee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nunnelee. 60% of Nunnelee men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Nunnelee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nunnelee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nunnelee 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Nunnelee. 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 376 military records available for the last name Nunnelee. For the veterans among your Nunnelee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nunnelee lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Nunnelee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Nunnelee in 1958 was 48, and 51 in 2004.

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