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Nalls Name Meaning

Altered form of English (and perhaps also Irish) Nall with the addition of excrescent -s.

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


Similar surnames: Walls, Nalle, Hallas, Palla, Mallo, Balle, Alls, Eales, Sales, Halle

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Where is the Nalls family from?

You can see how Nalls families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nalls family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nalls families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Nalls families living in Arkansas. This was about 25% of all the recorded Nalls's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Nalls families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nalls surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nalls ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nalls. 28% of Nalls men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Nalls women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nalls were Carpenter and Teacher. .

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    19%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Teacher
    7%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Nalls. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nalls 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 529 immigration records available for the last name Nalls. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Nalls. For the veterans among your Nalls ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nalls lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Nalls life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Nalls in 1943 was 29, and 78 in 2004.

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