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Nelos Family History

Nelos 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: Delos, Nelms, Nelon, Nelis, Neloms, Melis, Ness, Nelson, Milos, Meloy

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Where is the Nelos family from?

You can see how Nelos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nelos family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nelos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 2 Nelos families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Nelos's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Nelos families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Nelos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nelos 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Nelos. 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 5 military records available for the last name Nelos. For the veterans among your Nelos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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