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Nelan Family History

Nelan Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Nealon from Ó Nialláin.

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


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Where is the Nelan family from?

You can see how Nelan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nelan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nelan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 21 Nelan families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nelan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nelan families in 1891.
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What did your Nelan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Porter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Nelan. 100% of Nelan men worked as a Railway Porter and 100% of Nelan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Railway Porter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Nelan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Nelan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nelan 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 972 immigration records available for the last name Nelan. 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 464 military records available for the last name Nelan. For the veterans among your Nelan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nelan lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Nelan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Nelan in 1961 was 52, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nelan 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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