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Neisson Family History

Neisson 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: Nesson, Neilson, Nisson, Nelson, Nissen, Bisson, Soisson, Poisson

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Where is the Neisson family from?

You can see how Neisson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neisson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Neisson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 3 Neisson families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Neisson's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Neisson families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Neisson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neisson 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Neisson. 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 6 military records available for the last name Neisson. For the veterans among your Neisson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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