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Neilssen Family History

Neilssen 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: Neilsen, Nissen, Nessen, Neisen, Nilsen, Nilsson, Nellessen, Nelsen

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neilssen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Neilssen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neilssen 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Neilssen. 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 20 military records available for the last name Neilssen. For the veterans among your Neilssen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neilssen lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1993, in the United States, Neilssen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Neilssen in 1977 was 76, and 69 in 1993.

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