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Nelvis Family History

Nelvis 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: Nellis, Nelis, Nevis, Melis, Nevin, Mellis, Levis, Dellis, Neves

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Where is the Nelvis family from?

You can see how Nelvis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nelvis family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Nelvis family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Nelvis's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Nelvis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nelvis 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 36 census records available for the last name Nelvis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nelvis 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Nelvis. 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 4 military records available for the last name Nelvis. For the veterans among your Nelvis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nelvis lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Nelvis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Nelvis in 1970 was 36, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nelvis 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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