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Nelus Family History

Nelus 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: Negus, Nelms, Nelis, Melis, Ness, Delos, Reus, Jesus, Melhus, Wells

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Where is the Nelus family from?

You can see how Nelus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nelus family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Nelus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Nelus family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Nelus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nelus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nelus 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 281 census records available for the last name Nelus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nelus 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 Nelus. 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 26 military records available for the last name Nelus. For the veterans among your Nelus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nelus lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nelus 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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