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Nelstead Family History

Nelstead 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: Newstead, Halstead, Elstad, Milstead, Holstead, Walstead, Umstead

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Where is the Nelstead family from?

You can see how Nelstead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nelstead family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Nelstead families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Nelstead family living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Nelstead's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Nelstead families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nelstead 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 47 census records available for the last name Nelstead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nelstead 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Nelstead. 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 18 military records available for the last name Nelstead. For the veterans among your Nelstead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nelstead lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1992, in the United States, Nelstead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Nelstead in 1970 was 79, and 66 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nelstead 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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