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Nelliss Family History

Nelliss 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: Nellis, Mellis, Dellis, Ellis, Nelli, Bellis, Mellish, Kellis, Neiss

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Where is the Nelliss family from?

You can see how Nelliss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nelliss family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nelliss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Nelliss families living in New York. This was about 71% of all the recorded Nelliss's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nelliss families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Nelliss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nelliss 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Nelliss. 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 2 military records available for the last name Nelliss. For the veterans among your Nelliss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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