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Nelis Family History

Nelis Surname Meaning

Irish (Ulster): shortened form of McNelis from Mac Niallghuis. Dutch: shortened form of Cornelius or Daniels.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Nelis family from?

You can see how Nelis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nelis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nelis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Nelis families living in Surrey. This was about 25% of all the recorded Nelis's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Nelis families in 1891.
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What did your Nelis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nelis. 100% of Nelis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Nelis. 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 604 military records available for the last name Nelis. For the veterans among your Nelis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nelis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Nelis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Nelis in 1962 was 48, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nelis 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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