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Nela Family History

Nela 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: Vela, Nell, Neva, Nola, Nelan, Ela, Bell, Helm, Sala, Neve

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Where is the Nela family from?

You can see how Nela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nela family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nela families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Nela families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nela's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Nela families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nela 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 Nela ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Clerk
    100%

What Nela family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 399 census records available for the last name Nela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nela 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Nela. 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 104 military records available for the last name Nela. For the veterans among your Nela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nela lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1992, in the United States, Nela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Nela in 1969 was 67, and 91 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nela

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nela 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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