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Nelb Family History

Nelb 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: Nell, Gelb, Neeb, Bell, Helm, Neve, Ness, Fell, Neal, Hell

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Where is the Nelb family from?

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

What did your Nelb ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Nelb. 100% of Nelb 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Nelb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nelb 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Nelb. 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 42 military records available for the last name Nelb. For the veterans among your Nelb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nelb lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1992, in the United States, Nelb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Nelb in 1968 was 71, and 69 in 1992.

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