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Nellum Family History

Nellum Surname Meaning

Altered form of Nellums.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Nellum family from?

You can see how Nellum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nellum family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Nellum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Nellum family living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Nellum's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Nellum families in 1891.
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What did your Nellum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nellum. 47% of Nellum men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Nellum women worked as a Cook.

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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

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Laborer
    39%
  • Proprietor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Nellum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 671 census records available for the last name Nellum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nellum 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Nellum. 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 90 military records available for the last name Nellum. For the veterans among your Nellum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nellum lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Nellum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Nellum in 1951 was 44, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nellum 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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