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Nelo Family History

Nelo 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: Elo, Nell, Delo, Velo, Gelo, Belo, Melo, Nelon, Pelo, Neto

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Where is the Nelo family from?

You can see how Nelo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nelo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nelo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Nelo family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nelo's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Nelo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nelo 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 Nelo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nelo. 100% of Nelo 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 177 census records available for the last name Nelo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nelo 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Nelo. 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 28 military records available for the last name Nelo. For the veterans among your Nelo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nelo lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Nelo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Nelo in 1967 was 77, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nelo 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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