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Nealson Family History

Nealson Surname Meaning

see Neilson.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Nealson family from?

You can see how Nealson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nealson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nealson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Nealson families living in Durham. This was about 93% of all the recorded Nealson's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Nealson families in 1891.
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What did your Nealson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nealson. 34% of Nealson men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Nealson women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nealson were Truck Driver and Laborer.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Rancher
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 207 immigration records available for the last name Nealson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 136 military records available for the last name Nealson. For the veterans among your Nealson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nealson lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Nealson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Nealson in 1955 was 55, and 83 in 2002.

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