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Nellums Name Meaning

English: variant of Nelms .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Hellums, Neloms, Kellams, Hallums, Allums, Hellams, Pellum, Kellum

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Where is the Nellums family from?

You can see how Nellums families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nellums family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Nellums families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Nellums families living in Middlesex. This was about 75% of all the recorded Nellums's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Nellums families in 1891.
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What did your Nellums ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nellums. 47% of Nellums men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Nellums women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nellums were Labor and Cook. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Farmer
    40%
  • Labor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Cook
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nellums. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nellums 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Nellums. 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 251 military records available for the last name Nellums. For the veterans among your Nellums ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nellums lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Nellums life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Nellums in 1956 was 60, and 84 in 2004.

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