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Nelleman Family History

Nelleman 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: Elleman, Alleman, Bellman, Sellman, Wellman, Mellman, Gellman, Neeman

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Where is the Nelleman family from?

You can see how Nelleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nelleman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nelleman families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Nelleman family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Nelleman's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Nelleman families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Nelleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nelleman 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Nelleman. 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 8 military records available for the last name Nelleman. For the veterans among your Nelleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nelleman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Nelleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Nelleman in 1964 was 79, and 56 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nelleman 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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