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Nakelsky Family History

Nakelsky Surname 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: Sekelsky, Kelsey, Akeley, Zaretsky, Makovsky, Wakeley, Zavesky

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Where is the Nakelsky family from?

You can see how Nakelsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nakelsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nakelsky family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nakelsky's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Nakelsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nakelsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Nakelsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nakelsky 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Nakelsky. 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 6 military records available for the last name Nakelsky. For the veterans among your Nakelsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nakelsky lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Nakelsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Nakelsky in 1976 was 95, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nakelsky ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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