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Nelligar Family History

Nelligar 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: Nelligan, Melgar, Bellina, Nelli, Halligan, Heiliger, Neller, Bellar

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Where is the Nelligar family from?

You can see how Nelligar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nelligar family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Nelligar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Nelligar families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Nelligar's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nelligar families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nelligar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nelligar ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Nelligar ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Nelligar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nelligar 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Nelligar. 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 54 military records available for the last name Nelligar. For the veterans among your Nelligar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nelligar lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Nelligar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Nelligar in 1971 was 71, and 54 in 2001.

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