This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Nelford family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Nelford Family History

Nelford 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: Telford, Welford, Elford, Belford, Relford, Milford, Galford, Walford

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Nelford family from?

You can see how Nelford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nelford family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Nelford family living in Delaware. This was 100% of all the recorded Nelford's in USA. Delaware had the highest population of Nelford families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nelford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Nelford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Nelford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nelford census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Nelford

Passenger Lists

There are 9 immigration records available for the last name Nelford. 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.

View all Nelford immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Nelford. For the veterans among your Nelford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Nelford military records

You've only scratched the surface of Nelford family history

Discover More

What is the average Nelford lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Nelford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Nelford in 1963 was 62, and 23 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nelford

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nelford 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Nelford family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial