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Nelies Family History

Nelies 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: Nelles, Nelis, Melis, Elias, Nies, Nemes, Lies, Neves, Neller, Neaves

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Where is the Nelies family from?

You can see how Nelies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nelies family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Nelies families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Nelies families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nelies's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Nelies families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Nelies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nelies 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Nelies. 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 13 military records available for the last name Nelies. For the veterans among your Nelies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nelies lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2002, in the United States, Nelies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Nelies in 1985 was 69, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nelies 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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