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Nelmar Family History

Nelmar 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: Delmar, Elmer, Helmer, Selman, Kelman, Neman, Demar, Melgar, Delamar

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Where is the Nelmar family from?

You can see how Nelmar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nelmar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nelmar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Nelmar family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Nelmar's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Nelmar families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Nelmar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nelmar 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 Nelmar. 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 7 military records available for the last name Nelmar. For the veterans among your Nelmar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nelmar lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1982, in the United States, Nelmar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Nelmar in 1973 was 49, and 73 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nelmar 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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