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Nelom Family History

Nelom 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: Nelon, Neloms, Helm, Elam, Nelson, Delos, Meloy, Elo, Nell, Delo

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Where is the Nelom family from?

You can see how Nelom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nelom family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nelom families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Nelom families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Nelom's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Nelom families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nelom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Nelom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nelom 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Nelom. 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 55 military records available for the last name Nelom. For the veterans among your Nelom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nelom lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Nelom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Nelom in 1973 was 75, and 73 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nelom 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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