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Early Origins of the Nelles family

The surname Nelles was first found in Austria, where the name Nelle became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Nelles family

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Nelles Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Nelle, Nellen, Nell, Neille, Nelli, Nellenburg, Nellen, Nellessen, Nellie, Nelly, Nellenberg, Nellberg and many more.

Early Notables of the Nelles family

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Nelles migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Nelles Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Johannes Wilhelm Nelles, who arrived in New York, NY in 1710 1
  • William Nelles, who landed in New York in 1715-1716 1
  • Christian Nelles, who landed in New York in 1715-1716 1

Nelles migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Nelles Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century
  • Mr. Hendrick William Nelles U.E., (Henry Willem) who settled in Canada c. 1784 2
  • Mr. Henry Nelles U.E., (Hendrich, Hendrick, Willem) who settled in Canada c. 1784 2
  • Capt. Major Henrich Nelles U.E. who settled in Canada c. 1784 2
  • Mr. Robert Nelles U.E. who settled in Canada c. 1784 2
  • Mr. William Nelles U.E. who settled in Canada c. 1784 2
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  1. Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
  2. Rubincam, Milton. The Old United Empire Loyalists List. Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc, 1976. (Originally published as; United Empire Loyalists. The Centennial of the Settlement of Upper Canada. Rose Publishing Company, 1885.) ISBN 0-8063-0331-X


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