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Nelstrop Family History

Nelstrop Surname Meaning

see Nelthorpe.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Nelstrop family from?

You can see how Nelstrop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nelstrop family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Nelstrop families living in Yorkshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Nelstrop's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Nelstrop families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nelstrop surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nelstrop ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Nelstrop. 100% of Nelstrop men worked as a Farmer and 75% of Nelstrop women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Paid Domestic Duties
    25%

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Census Records

There are 629 census records available for the last name Nelstrop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nelstrop 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Nelstrop. 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 7 military records available for the last name Nelstrop. For the veterans among your Nelstrop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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