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Nalley Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Nally (see McNally ).

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


Similar surnames: Nally, Mcnalley, Calley, Palley, Dalley, Talley, Halley, Callen

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Where is the Nalley family from?

You can see how Nalley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nalley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nalley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Nalley families living in Maryland. This was about 39% of all the recorded Nalley's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Nalley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nalley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nalley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nalley. 22% of Nalley men worked as a Farmer and 8% of Nalley women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nalley were Farm Laborer and Waitress. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    8%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Housekeeper
    7%
  • Waitress
    7%
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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Nalley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nalley 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 617 immigration records available for the last name Nalley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Nalley. For the veterans among your Nalley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nalley lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Nalley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Nalley in 1944 was 25, and 71 in 2004.

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