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Nelin Family History

Nelin 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: Melin, Newlin, Helin, Nevin, Belin, Selin, Nein, Gelin, Nelkin, Nelon

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Where is the Nelin family from?

You can see how Nelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nelin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Nelin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Nelin family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nelin's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Nelin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nelin 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 Nelin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nelin. 32% of Nelin men worked as a Salesman.

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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
    32%
  • Operator
    19%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%

What Nelin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 776 census records available for the last name Nelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nelin 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 455 immigration records available for the last name Nelin. 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 129 military records available for the last name Nelin. For the veterans among your Nelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nelin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Nelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Nelin in 1965 was 86, and 93 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nelin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nelin 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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