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Nellies Family History

Nellies Surname Meaning

reduced form of Mac Niallghuis see Nelis McNelis.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Nellies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nellies family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Nellies families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1891 there were 4 Nellies families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Nellies's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Nellies families in 1891.
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There are 343 census records available for the last name Nellies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nellies 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Nellies. 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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There are 39 military records available for the last name Nellies. For the veterans among your Nellies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nellies lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1992, in the United States, Nellies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Nellies in 1966 was 88, and 72 in 1992.

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