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Nelly Family History

Nelly 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: Kelly, Nell, Nelli, Nelle, Pelly, Neily, Nealy, Neally, Nally, Neely

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Where is the Nelly family from?

You can see how Nelly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nelly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nelly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 31 Nelly families living in Ontario. This was about 51% of all the recorded Nelly's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nelly families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nelly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nelly ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Income were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Nelly. 100% of Nelly men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Nelly women worked as an Income. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Income
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Nelly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nelly 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Nelly. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Nelly. For the veterans among your Nelly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nelly lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Nelly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Nelly in 1969 was 44, and 55 in 2004.

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