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Nuells Family History

Nuells 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: Nuelle, Guell, Wells, Nell, Quella, Nelli, Mells, Cuello, Noell

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Where is the Nuells family from?

You can see how Nuells families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nuells family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Nuells family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nuells's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Nuells families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Nuells. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nuells 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Nuells. 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 2 military records available for the last name Nuells. For the veterans among your Nuells ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nuells lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2003, in the United States, Nuells life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Nuells in 1986 was 66, and 53 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nuells 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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