This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Nelinson family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Nelinson Family History

Nelinson 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, Nerison, Elison, Seligson, Neilson, Levinson, Allinson

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Nelinson family from?

You can see how Nelinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nelinson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nelinson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Nelinson family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Nelinson's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Nelinson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nelinson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Nelinson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Nelinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nelinson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Nelinson

Passenger Lists

There are 20 immigration records available for the last name Nelinson. 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.

View all Nelinson immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Nelinson. For the veterans among your Nelinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Nelinson military records

You've only scratched the surface of Nelinson family history

Discover More

What is the average Nelinson lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Nelinson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Nelinson in 1960 was 48, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nelinson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nelinson 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Nelinson family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial