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Nelisse Family History

Nelisse 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: Delise, Neiss, Delisle, Nelis, Belisle, Weisse, Melis, Ness, Elias

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Where is the Nelisse family from?

You can see how Nelisse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nelisse family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Nelisse families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Nelisse families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nelisse's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Nelisse families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nelisse 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 Nelisse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nelisse. 100% of Nelisse men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Nelisse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Nelisse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nelisse 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Nelisse. 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 Nelisse. For the veterans among your Nelisse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nelisse lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Nelisse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Nelisse in 1963 was 86, and 74 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nelisse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nelisse 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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