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Nelkins Family History

Nelkins 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: Nelkin, Elkins, Felkins, Filkins, Elkin, Belkin, Jenkins, Perkins

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Where is the Nelkins family from?

You can see how Nelkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nelkins family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Nelkins families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Nelkins family living in Herefordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nelkins's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Nelkins families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Nelkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nelkins 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Nelkins. 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 Nelkins. For the veterans among your Nelkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nelkins lifespan?

Average Nelkins life expectancy in 2000 was 95 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nelkins 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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