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Nellsum Family History

Nellsum 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: Kellum, Newsum, Mellum, Nellums, Pellum, Jellum, Allum, Nelson

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Where is the Nellsum family from?

You can see how Nellsum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nellsum family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Nellsum families living in Florida. This was 100% of all the recorded Nellsum's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Nellsum families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Nellsum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nellsum 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Nellsum. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Nellsum. For the veterans among your Nellsum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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