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Nehlen Family History

Nehlen Surname 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: Behlen, Gehlen, Ehlen, Nolen, Mehle, Ellen, Newlin, Bohlen, Dahlen

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Where is the Nehlen family from?

You can see how Nehlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nehlen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nehlen family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Nehlen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nehlen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Nehlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nehlen 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Nehlen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 24 military records available for the last name Nehlen. For the veterans among your Nehlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nehlen lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Nehlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Nehlen in 1957 was 46, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nehlen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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