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Nelloms Family History

Nelloms 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: Nellums, Neloms, Fellows, Nelms, Nelles, Bellows, Nellis, Bellomo

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Where is the Nelloms family from?

You can see how Nelloms families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nelloms family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nelloms families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Nelloms families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Nelloms's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Nelloms families in 1880.
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What did your Nelloms ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nelloms. 100% of Nelloms 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 293 census records available for the last name Nelloms. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nelloms 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Nelloms. 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 29 military records available for the last name Nelloms. For the veterans among your Nelloms ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nelloms lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2003, in the United States, Nelloms life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Nelloms in 1942 was 31, and 56 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nelloms 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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