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Nadley Family History

Nadley 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: Nadler, Hadley, Wadley, Padley, Badley, Radley, Fadley, Adley, Nedley

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Where is the Nadley family from?

You can see how Nadley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nadley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Nadley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Nadley family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Nadley's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Nadley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nadley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nadley ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Nadley ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 299 census records available for the last name Nadley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nadley 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Nadley. 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 32 military records available for the last name Nadley. For the veterans among your Nadley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nadley lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Nadley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Nadley in 1969 was 41, and 76 in 2002.

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