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Nello Family History

Nello 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: Bello, Mello, Nell, Nelli, Tello, Zello, Nelle, Pello, Lello, Anello

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Where is the Nello family from?

You can see how Nello families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nello family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Nello families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Nello families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Nello's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nello families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nello surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nello ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nello. 100% of Nello men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 555 census records available for the last name Nello. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nello 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 497 immigration records available for the last name Nello. 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 114 military records available for the last name Nello. For the veterans among your Nello ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nello lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Nello life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Nello in 1962 was 45, and 92 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nello 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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