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Nellay Family History

Nellay 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: Kallay, Pella, Kelly, Sella, Tella, Bellas, Rella, Nell, Bella, Delay

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Where is the Nellay family from?

You can see how Nellay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nellay family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1901. The most Nellay families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Nellay families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nellay's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Nellay families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Nellay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nellay 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Nellay. 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 2 military records available for the last name Nellay. For the veterans among your Nellay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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