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Nelp Family History

Nelp 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: Delp, Nell, Kelp, Welp, Bell, Helm, Neve, Kemp, Ness, Fell

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Where is the Nelp family from?

You can see how Nelp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nelp family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nelp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Nelp families living in Ohio. This was about 57% of all the recorded Nelp's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Nelp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nelp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nelp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Nurse was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nelp. 50% of Nelp women worked as a Nurse. .

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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

  • Nurse
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Nelp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nelp 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Nelp. 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 15 military records available for the last name Nelp. For the veterans among your Nelp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nelp lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Nelp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Nelp in 1971 was 90, and 97 in 2004.

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