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Nunlee Family History

Nunlee 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: Nunley, Nutley, Nuelle, Munley, Dundee, Nunez, Hunley, Nunes, Suplee

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Where is the Nunlee family from?

You can see how Nunlee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nunlee family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Nunlee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Nunlee family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Nunlee's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Nunlee families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nunlee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nunlee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nunlee. 67% of Nunlee men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    67%
  • Farm
    34%
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Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Nunlee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nunlee 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Nunlee. 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 69 military records available for the last name Nunlee. For the veterans among your Nunlee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nunlee lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Nunlee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Nunlee in 1977 was 54, and 76 in 2002.

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