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Nellom Family History

Nellom 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: Kellom, Bello, Nelson, Bellow, Bollom, Kellow, Mello, Mellon, Nell

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Where is the Nellom family from?

You can see how Nellom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nellom family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Nellom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Nellom family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Nellom's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Nellom families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nellom 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 Nellom ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Nellom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nellom 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Nellom. 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 12 military records available for the last name Nellom. For the veterans among your Nellom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nellom lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Nellom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Nellom in 1967 was 73, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nellom 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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