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Origins of the Nursall surname

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About the Nursalls

We have a total number of 285 records for people with the last name Nursall.

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Where do most Nursalls live?

In 1921, most Nursalls lived in East Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Nursalls

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 239 records for the Nursall surname. The oldest one dates back to 1910.

Who were Nursalls most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Nursalls.

What are the most common Nursall first names?

  • George
  • John
  • Elizabeth
  • Nellie

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Nursall family members

Common jobs for Nursalls

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Nursalls in 1921
Lace Maker

4

Lace Mender

2

Apprentice

1

Carriers Son

1

Charwoman

1

Common Male occupations for Nursalls in 1921
Tailor

4

Ag Laborer

3

General Carrier

3

Bleacher

2

Farm Labourer

2

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