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Nebson Family History

Nebson 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: Nelson, Neeson, Neason, Nesson, Newson, Benson, Elson, Sibson, Person

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Where is the Nebson family from?

You can see how Nebson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nebson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Nebson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Nebson families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nebson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Nebson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nebson 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 Nebson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nebson. 30% of Nebson men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Nebson women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nebson were Clerk and Stenographer.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    25%
  • Operator
    25%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nebson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nebson 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Nebson. 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 25 military records available for the last name Nebson. For the veterans among your Nebson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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