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Nelesen Family History

Nelesen 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, Nelson, Elsen, Neese, Neeser, Niesen, Nessen, Helgesen

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Where is the Nelesen family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nelesen 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 Nelesen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nelesen. 100% of Nelesen men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Nelesen women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Nelesen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Nelesen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nelesen 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Nelesen. 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 28 military records available for the last name Nelesen. For the veterans among your Nelesen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nelesen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Nelesen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Nelesen in 1966 was 82, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nelesen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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