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Nellen Family History

Nellen 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: Ellen, Sellen, Hellen, Yellen, Neller, Snellen, Wellen, Nelle, Nelles

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Where is the Nellen family from?

You can see how Nellen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nellen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nellen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Nellen families living in Sussex. This was about 33% of all the recorded Nellen's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Nellen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nellen 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 Nellen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nellen. 44% of Nellen men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Nellen women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nellen were Farm Hand and House Work.

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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
    44%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Farm Hand
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Assembler
    23%
  • House Work
    23%

What Nellen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Nellen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nellen 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 505 immigration records available for the last name Nellen. 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 425 military records available for the last name Nellen. For the veterans among your Nellen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nellen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Nellen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Nellen in 1963 was 70, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nellen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nellen 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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