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Nelich Family History

Nelich 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: Belich, Yelich, Delich, Elich, Polich, Milich, Kalich, Felch, Kulich

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Where is the Nelich family from?

You can see how Nelich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nelich family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Nelich families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Nelich families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Nelich's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nelich families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nelich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Nelich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nelich 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Nelich. 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 10 military records available for the last name Nelich. For the veterans among your Nelich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nelich lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1978, in the United States, Nelich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Nelich in 1972 was 63, and 60 in 1978.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nelich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nelich 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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