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Nayley Family History

Nayley Name 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: Dayley, Nalley, Bayley, Nagley, Hayley, Halley, Bailey, Manley

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Where is the Nayley family from?

You can see how Nayley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nayley family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Nayley families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Nayley's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nayley families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Nayley ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Nayley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nayley 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Nayley. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Nayley. For the veterans among your Nayley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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