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Nenel Family History

Nenel 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: Nebel, Nevel, Neel, Neve, Engel, Peel, Nemec, Nobel, Neal, Mengel

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Where is the Nenel family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nenel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nenel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nenel. 100% of Nenel men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Nenel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nenel 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Nenel. 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 4 military records available for the last name Nenel. For the veterans among your Nenel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nenel lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nenel

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