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Nellish Family History

Nellish 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: Mellish, Nellis, Mellis, Dellis, Ellis, Nelli, Bellis, Kellis, Neish

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Where is the Nellish family from?

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

There are 28 census records available for the last name Nellish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nellish 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Nellish. 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 Nellish. For the veterans among your Nellish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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