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Nelam Family History

Nelam 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: Elam, Nelan, Helm, Alam, Nam, Neal, Vela, Neman, Beam, Neat

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Where is the Nelam family from?

You can see how Nelam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nelam family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Nelam families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Nelam family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Nelam's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Nelam families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 195 census records available for the last name Nelam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nelam 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Nelam. 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 12 military records available for the last name Nelam. For the veterans among your Nelam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nelam lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1981, in the United States, Nelam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Nelam in 1976 was 58, and 88 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nelam 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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