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Nuell Family History

Nuell 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: Guell, Nell, Noell, Quell, Nuelle, Nudell, Duell, Null, Tuell, Buell

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Where is the Nuell family from?

You can see how Nuell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nuell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Nuell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Nuell families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Nuell's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Nuell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nuell 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 Nuell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nuell. 67% of Nuell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Spinner Woollen W
    34%

What Nuell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 991 census records available for the last name Nuell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nuell 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Nuell. 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 128 military records available for the last name Nuell. For the veterans among your Nuell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nuell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Nuell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Nuell in 1962 was 56, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nuell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nuell 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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