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Nelmus Family History

Nelmus 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: Nelms, Helmus, Melhus, Nemes, Kalmus, Remus, Negus, Delmas, Feltus

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Where is the Nelmus family from?

You can see how Nelmus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nelmus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Nelmus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Nelmus families living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nelmus's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Nelmus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Nelmus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nelmus 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Nelmus. 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 12 military records available for the last name Nelmus. For the veterans among your Nelmus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nelmus

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