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Nelia Family History

Nelia 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: Melia, Elia, Neglia, Celia, Nelis, Melis, Melin, Elias, Newlin, Vela

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Where is the Nelia family from?

You can see how Nelia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nelia family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nelia families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Nelia families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nelia's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Nelia families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nelia 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 Nelia ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nelia. 100% of Nelia women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Nelia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 269 census records available for the last name Nelia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nelia 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Nelia. 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 Nelia. For the veterans among your Nelia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nelia lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1992, in the United States, Nelia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Nelia in 1983 was 90, and 65 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nelia 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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