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Nellas Family History

Nellas 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: Bellas, Mellas, Kellas, Nelles, Nellis, Pallas, Elias, Dallas, Pella

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Where is the Nellas family from?

You can see how Nellas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nellas family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Nellas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Nellas family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nellas's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Nellas families in 1851.
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What did your Nellas ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Nellas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nellas 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 Nellas. 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 18 military records available for the last name Nellas. For the veterans among your Nellas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nellas lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Nellas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Nellas in 1968 was 81, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nellas 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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