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Nelick Family History

Nelick 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: Melick, Elick, Blick, Bulick, Ellick, Senick, Levick, Belich, Yelich

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Where is the Nelick family from?

You can see how Nelick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nelick family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Nelick families living in New Jersey. This was about 25% of all the recorded Nelick's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Nelick families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nelick 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 Nelick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nelick. 100% of Nelick men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Nelick women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Nelick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Nelick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nelick 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Nelick. 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 28 military records available for the last name Nelick. For the veterans among your Nelick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nelick lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Nelick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Nelick in 1966 was 87, and 80 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nelick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nelick 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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