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Nelcoskey Family History

Nelcoskey 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: Mccoskey, Petoskey, Coskey, Welcome, Necker, Kelsey, Melrose

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Where is the Nelcoskey family from?

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

What Nelcoskey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Nelcoskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nelcoskey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Nelcoskey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Nelcoskey. For the veterans among your Nelcoskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nelcoskey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1965, in the United States, Nelcoskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Nelcoskey in 1964 was 90, and 76 in 1965.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nelcoskey 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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