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Nellius Family History

Nellius 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: Nellis, Mellis, Dellis, Ellis, Nelli, Bellis, Kellis, Nelles, Tullius

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Where is the Nellius family from?

You can see how Nellius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nellius family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Nellius families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Nellius's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Nellius families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Nellius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nellius 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Nellius. 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 10 military records available for the last name Nellius. For the veterans among your Nellius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nellius lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Nellius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Nellius in 1967 was 74, and 59 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nellius 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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