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Nelius Family History

Nelius Name 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: Nelis, Melius, Nevius, Melis, Elias, Julius, Melhus, Chelius, Negus

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Where is the Nelius family from?

You can see how Nelius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nelius family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nelius families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 23 Nelius families living in Texas. This was about 56% of all the recorded Nelius's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Nelius families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nelius surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nelius ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nelius. 20% of Nelius men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Fireman
    16%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Nelius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nelius 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Nelius. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 628 military records available for the last name Nelius. For the veterans among your Nelius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nelius lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Nelius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Nelius in 1960 was 39, and 72 in 2003.

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