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Nellessen Family History

Nellessen Surname Meaning

Dutch: patronymic from the personal name Nelis a short form of Cornelis (see Cornelius) or of Daniels.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Nellessen family from?

You can see how Nellessen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nellessen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Nellessen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Nellessen family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Nellessen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nellessen families in 1891.
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What did your Nellessen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Elevator Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nellessen. 43% of Nellessen men worked as a Truck Driver and 34% of Nellessen women worked as an Elevator Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nellessen were Laborer and Comptometer Operator.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    43%
  • Delivery Truck
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Elevator Operator
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Comptometer Operator
    34%

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Census Records

There are 507 census records available for the last name Nellessen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nellessen 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Nellessen. 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 388 military records available for the last name Nellessen. For the veterans among your Nellessen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nellessen lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Nellessen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Nellessen in 1946 was 42, and 63 in 2004.

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