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Nellegar Family History

Nellegar 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: Neller, Nelligan, Geller, Heller, Seller, Keller, Weller, Peller

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Where is the Nellegar family from?

You can see how Nellegar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nellegar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nellegar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Nellegar families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Nellegar's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nellegar families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Nellegar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nellegar 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Nellegar. 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 26 military records available for the last name Nellegar. For the veterans among your Nellegar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nellegar lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Nellegar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Nellegar in 1970 was 92, and 77 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nellegar 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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