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Nellman Family History

Nellman 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: Bellman, Sellman, Wellman, Mellman, Gellman, Hellman, Kellman

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Where is the Nellman family from?

You can see how Nellman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nellman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Nellman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Nellman family living in Iowa. This was about 33% of all the recorded Nellman's in USA. Iowa and 2 other states had the highest population of Nellman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nellman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nellman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nellman. 100% of Nellman women worked as a Clerk. .

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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 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 301 census records available for the last name Nellman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nellman 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Nellman. 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 34 military records available for the last name Nellman. For the veterans among your Nellman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nellman lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1998, in the United States, Nellman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Nellman in 1977 was 83, and 86 in 1998.

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