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Nelda Family History

Nelda 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: Vela, Melia, Seda, Cerda, Belka, Pella, Feld, Sella, Tella, Held

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Where is the Nelda family from?

You can see how Nelda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nelda family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Nelda families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Nelda family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Nelda's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Nelda families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nelda 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 60 census records available for the last name Nelda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nelda 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Nelda. 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 Nelda. For the veterans among your Nelda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nelda lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nelda 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nelda

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