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Nehlson Family History

Nehlson 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, Neilson, Elson, Melson, Kelson, Belson, Nerison, Ohlson

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Where is the Nehlson family from?

You can see how Nehlson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nehlson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nehlson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Nehlson families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Nehlson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nehlson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Nehlson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nehlson 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Nehlson. 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 5 military records available for the last name Nehlson. For the veterans among your Nehlson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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