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Nellenback Family History

Nellenback 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: Hollenback, Mullenbach, Kallenbach, Fellenbaum, Hallenbeck, Ellerbeck

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Where is the Nellenback family from?

You can see how Nellenback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nellenback family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nellenback families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 28 Nellenback families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Nellenback's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nellenback families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nellenback 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 Nellenback ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nellenback. 50% of Nellenback men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Restaurant
    25%

What Nellenback family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 550 census records available for the last name Nellenback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nellenback 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Nellenback. 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 24 military records available for the last name Nellenback. For the veterans among your Nellenback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nellenback lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Nellenback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Nellenback in 1966 was 77, and 39 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nellenback

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nellenback 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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