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Nellany Family History

Nellany 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, Felland, Yelland, Bellamy, Belland, Selland

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Where is the Nellany family from?

You can see how Nellany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nellany family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Nellany families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 4 Nellany families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nellany's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Nellany families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nellany 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 Nellany ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nellany. 100% of Nellany 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Nellany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nellany 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Nellany. 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 33 military records available for the last name Nellany. For the veterans among your Nellany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nellany lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Nellany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Nellany in 1965 was 59, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nellany 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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