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Nelem Family History

Nelem 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: Helm, Neve, Nolen, Nemec, Elam, Nebel, Newey, Mele, Salem, Nemes

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Where is the Nelem family from?

You can see how Nelem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nelem family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Nelem families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nelem's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nelem families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nelem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nelem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nelem. 60% of Nelem men worked as a Carpenter.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%

What Nelem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Nelem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nelem 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Nelem. 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 12 military records available for the last name Nelem. For the veterans among your Nelem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nelem lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Nelem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Nelem in 1971 was 74, and 58 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nelem

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nelem 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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