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Nellegan Family History

Nellegan 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: Nelligan, Elleman, Ellen, Alleman, Bellman, Sellman, Belleau, Ellena

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Where is the Nellegan family from?

You can see how Nellegan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nellegan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nellegan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Nellegan families living in Connecticut. This was about 39% of all the recorded Nellegan's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Nellegan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Nellegan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nellegan 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Nellegan. 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 15 military records available for the last name Nellegan. For the veterans among your Nellegan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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