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Nelund Family History

Nelund 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: Nylund, Lund, Newland, Eland, Nyland, Deland, Nieland, Ueland

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Where is the Nelund family from?

You can see how Nelund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nelund family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nelund families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Nelund family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Nelund's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Nelund families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nelund surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Nelund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nelund 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Nelund. 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 44 military records available for the last name Nelund. For the veterans among your Nelund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nelund lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Nelund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Nelund in 1969 was 62, and 73 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nelund 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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