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Nelzen Family History

Nelzen 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: Nelsen, Nolen, Ellen, Nelson, Elsen, Netzel, Netzer, Sellen, Hellen

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Where is the Nelzen family from?

You can see how Nelzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nelzen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nelzen family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nelzen's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Nelzen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nelzen 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 97 census records available for the last name Nelzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nelzen 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 Nelzen. 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 13 military records available for the last name Nelzen. For the veterans among your Nelzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nelzen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Nelzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Nelzen in 1965 was 78, and 76 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nelzen 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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