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Nehlsen Family History

Nehlsen 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: Nelsen, Neilsen, Nelson, Elsen, Behlen, Nessen, Nielsen, Neisen

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Where is the Nehlsen family from?

You can see how Nehlsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nehlsen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nehlsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Nehlsen families living in Wisconsin. This was about 83% of all the recorded Nehlsen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Nehlsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nehlsen 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 Nehlsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nehlsen. 20% of Nehlsen men worked as a Mechanic and 60% of Nehlsen women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nehlsen were Laborer and Office Clerk.

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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

  • Mechanic
    20%
  • Assembler
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Office Clerk
    40%

What Nehlsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 978 census records available for the last name Nehlsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nehlsen 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 460 immigration records available for the last name Nehlsen. 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 227 military records available for the last name Nehlsen. For the veterans among your Nehlsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nehlsen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Nehlsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Nehlsen in 1964 was 82, and 65 in 2003.

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