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Nehlig Family History

Nehlig 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: Newlin, Nehring, Selig, Nelli, Rehrig, Fehling, Wehling, Heilig

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Where is the Nehlig family from?

You can see how Nehlig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nehlig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nehlig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Nehlig families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 41% of all the recorded Nehlig's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Nehlig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nehlig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nehlig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nehlig. 50% of Nehlig men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Nehlig women worked as a Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Nehlig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 537 census records available for the last name Nehlig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nehlig 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Nehlig. 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 152 military records available for the last name Nehlig. For the veterans among your Nehlig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nehlig lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Nehlig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Nehlig in 1968 was 70, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nehlig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nehlig 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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