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Nelian Family History

Nelian 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: Nelan, Melin, Elias, Pelikan, Lian, Newlin, Melia, Selman, Kelman

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Where is the Nelian family from?

You can see how Nelian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nelian family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Nelian families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Nelian families living in London. This was about 78% of all the recorded Nelian's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nelian families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Nelian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nelian 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Nelian. 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 6 military records available for the last name Nelian. For the veterans among your Nelian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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