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Nelken Family History

Nelken 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: Nelkin, Nelsen, Belken, Nolen, Ellen, Nelson, Elsen, Necker, Elkin

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Where is the Nelken family from?

You can see how Nelken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nelken family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nelken families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Nelken families living in Norfolk. This was about 43% of all the recorded Nelken's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Nelken families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nelken 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 Nelken ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Watchmaker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Nelken. 100% of Nelken men worked as a Watchmaker and 100% of Nelken women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Watchmaker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Nelken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 856 census records available for the last name Nelken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nelken 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 509 immigration records available for the last name Nelken. 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 145 military records available for the last name Nelken. For the veterans among your Nelken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nelken lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Nelken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Nelken in 1966 was 65, and 50 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nelken 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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