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Nele Family History

Nele 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: Neve, Mele, Nell, Nelle, Nese, Nee, Nale, Neale, Nole, Nile

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Where is the Nele family from?

You can see how Nele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nele family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Nele families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Nele families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nele's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Nele families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nele 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 315 census records available for the last name Nele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nele 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Nele. 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 29 military records available for the last name Nele. For the veterans among your Nele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nele lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1998, in the United States, Nele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Nele in 1975 was 75, and 53 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nele 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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