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Nellega Family History

Nellega 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: Ellena, Neller, Nelle, Nelligan, Nelles, Mellema, Geller, Heller

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Where is the Nellega family from?

You can see how Nellega families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nellega family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Nellega families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Nellega families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Nellega's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nellega families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Nellega. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nellega 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Nellega. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Nellega. For the veterans among your Nellega ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nellega lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nellega 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nellega

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