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Nelena Family History

Nelena 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: Melena, Nolen, Zelenka, Celona, Ellena, Nylen, Zelenak, Jelen, Neuens

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Where is the Nelena family from?

You can see how Nelena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nelena family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Nelena families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Nelena family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Nelena's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Nelena families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Nelena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nelena 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Nelena. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Nelena. For the veterans among your Nelena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nelena lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nelena 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nelena

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