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Nelder Family History

Nelder Surname Meaning

variant of Needler with metathesis of -dl- to -ld-.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Nelder family from?

You can see how Nelder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nelder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nelder families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 80 Nelder families living in Devon. This was about 46% of all the recorded Nelder's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Nelder families in 1891.
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What did your Nelder ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Nelder. 20% of Nelder men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Nelder women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nelder were Farmer and Incapacitated.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    20%
  • General Builders Labourer
    14%
  • Colliery Coal Hewer Belowground
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%

What Nelder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Nelder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nelder 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 445 immigration records available for the last name Nelder. 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 366 military records available for the last name Nelder. For the veterans among your Nelder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nelder lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Nelder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Nelder in 1955 was 48, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nelder 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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