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Nelum Family History

Nelum 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: Helm, Allum, Lum, Plum, Elam, Narum, Nell, Elm, Norum, Kelm

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Where is the Nelum family from?

You can see how Nelum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nelum family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Nelum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 2 Nelum families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nelum's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Nelum families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Nelum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nelum 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Nelum. 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 16 military records available for the last name Nelum. For the veterans among your Nelum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nelum lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Nelum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Nelum in 1970 was 85, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nelum 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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