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Nellier Family History

Nellier 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: Neller, Tellier, Sellier, Hellier, Geller, Heller, Seller, Keller

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Where is the Nellier family from?

You can see how Nellier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nellier family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1911. The most Nellier families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1891 there were 3 Nellier families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Nellier's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nellier families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Nellier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nellier 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Nellier. 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 3 military records available for the last name Nellier. For the veterans among your Nellier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nellier lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nellier 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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