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Neloms Family History

Neloms Surname Meaning

English: variant of Nelms.

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


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Where is the Neloms family from?

You can see how Neloms families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neloms family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Neloms families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Neloms families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Neloms's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Neloms families in 1891.
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What did your Neloms ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neloms. 43% of Neloms men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Neloms women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neloms were Bean Picker and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Bean Picker
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    38%
  • Bean Picker
    32%
  • Laundress
    19%
  • Maid
    13%

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Census Records

There are 999 census records available for the last name Neloms. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neloms 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 Neloms. 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 113 military records available for the last name Neloms. For the veterans among your Neloms ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neloms lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Neloms life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Neloms in 1963 was 82, and 66 in 2004.

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