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Nelban Family History

Nelban 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: Nelan, Selman, Kelman, Neman, Nelson, Elman, Belan, Alban, Selan

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Where is the Nelban family from?

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

There are 5 census records available for the last name Nelban. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nelban 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Nelban. 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 1 military records available for the last name Nelban. For the veterans among your Nelban ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nelban lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1976, in the United States, Nelban life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Nelban in 1971 was 74, and 80 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nelban 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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