Origins of the Nelles surname

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    In 1921, most Nelleses lived in london

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    620 Nelles Travel & migration records
    180 Nelleses found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Nelleses

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    Commmon female occupations for Nelleses in 1921

    Shop Assistant

    3

    House Serv

    2

    Lace Maker

    2

    Domestic Servant

    1

    Dressmaker

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Nelleses in 1921

    Plumber

    3

    Bookseller

    2

    Cartman

    2

    Agricola

    1

    Agricultural Labourer

    1

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