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Nellus Family History

Nellus 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: Nelles, Nellis, Bellus, Nellums, Mellis, Melhus, Wells, Dellis

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Where is the Nellus family from?

You can see how Nellus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nellus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Nellus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Nellus family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nellus's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Nellus families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Nellus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nellus 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Nellus. 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 9 military records available for the last name Nellus. For the veterans among your Nellus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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