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Neleman Family History

Neleman 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: Neeman, Keleman, Coleman, Selman, Kelman, Neman, Elman, Alleman

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Where is the Neleman family from?

You can see how Neleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neleman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Neleman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Neleman family living in Clackmannanshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Neleman's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Neleman families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Neleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neleman 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Neleman. 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 17 military records available for the last name Neleman. For the veterans among your Neleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neleman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Neleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Neleman in 1965 was 79, and 59 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neleman 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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