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Nelgon Family History

Nelgon 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: Nelson, Nelon, Neldon, Elton, Elson, Felton, Belton, Melson, Melton

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Where is the Nelgon family from?

You can see how Nelgon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nelgon family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1911. The most Nelgon families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Nelgon family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Nelgon's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Nelgon families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Nelgon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nelgon 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Nelgon. 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 4 military records available for the last name Nelgon. For the veterans among your Nelgon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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