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Neitson Family History

Neitson 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: Neilson, Nelson, Newton, Nerison, Whitson, Hitson, Neaton, Neisen

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Where is the Neitson family from?

You can see how Neitson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neitson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Neitson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Neitson families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Neitson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Neitson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Neitson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neitson 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Neitson. 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 4 military records available for the last name Neitson. For the veterans among your Neitson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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