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Neleh Family History

Neleh 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, Nolen, Nemec, Delph, Felch, Nebel, Newey, Mele, Nemes, Kelch

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Where is the Neleh family from?

You can see how Neleh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neleh family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Neleh families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Neleh families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Neleh's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Neleh families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Neleh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neleh 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 Neleh. 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 5 military records available for the last name Neleh. For the veterans among your Neleh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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