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Nellor Family History

Nellor 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: Mellor, Neller, Geller, Heller, Seller, Keller, Weller, Nestor

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Where is the Nellor family from?

You can see how Nellor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nellor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Nellor families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Nellor families living in Yorkshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Nellor's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Nellor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nellor 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 Nellor ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nellor. 100% of Nellor women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nellor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nellor 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Nellor. 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 158 military records available for the last name Nellor. For the veterans among your Nellor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nellor lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Nellor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Nellor in 1961 was 38, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nellor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nellor 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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