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Nelbach Family History

Nelbach 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: Selbach, Delach, Halbach, Albach, Kalbach, Erbach, Gehlbach, Holbach

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Where is the Nelbach family from?

You can see how Nelbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nelbach family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nelbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Nelbach families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Nelbach's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nelbach families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 324 census records available for the last name Nelbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nelbach 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Nelbach. 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 102 military records available for the last name Nelbach. For the veterans among your Nelbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nelbach lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Nelbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Nelbach in 1963 was 80, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nelbach 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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