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Nellans Family History

Nellans 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: Newland, Helland, Bellas, Felland, Yelland, Mellas, Belland, Selland

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Where is the Nellans family from?

You can see how Nellans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nellans family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nellans families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Nellans families living in London. This was about 86% of all the recorded Nellans's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nellans families in 1891.
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What did your Nellans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nellans. 60% of Nellans men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Nellans women worked as an Inspector.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nellans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nellans 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Nellans. 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 227 military records available for the last name Nellans. For the veterans among your Nellans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nellans lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Nellans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Nellans in 1963 was 76, and 108 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nellans 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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