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Nelkin Family History

Nelkin Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Nelken an artificial name from German Nelken ‘cloves carnation’

formed with the Slavic possessive suffix -in in place of the original ending.

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


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Where is the Nelkin family from?

You can see how Nelkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nelkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Nelkin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Nelkin families living in Herefordshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nelkin's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Nelkin families in 1891.
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What did your Nelkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cap Machinist was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nelkin. 50% of Nelkin women worked as a Cap Machinist.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Cap Machinist
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nelkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nelkin 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 481 immigration records available for the last name Nelkin. 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 119 military records available for the last name Nelkin. For the veterans among your Nelkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nelkin lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Nelkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Nelkin in 1941 was 39, and 86 in 2004.

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