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Nellams Family History

Nellams 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: Hellams, Kellams, Nellums, Bellas, Bellamy, Mellas, Nelms, Kellam

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Where is the Nellams family from?

You can see how Nellams families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nellams family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Nellams families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Nellams's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Nellams families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Nellams. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nellams 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Nellams. 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 23 military records available for the last name Nellams. For the veterans among your Nellams ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nellams lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Nellams life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Nellams in 1965 was 36, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nellams 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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