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Nelter Family History

Nelter 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: Netter, Nester, Felter, Belter, Elter, Neller, Kelter, Pelter, Welter

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Where is the Nelter family from?

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

There are 172 census records available for the last name Nelter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nelter 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Nelter. 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 107 military records available for the last name Nelter. For the veterans among your Nelter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nelter lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1982, in the United States, Nelter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Nelter in 1967 was 85, and 53 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nelter 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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