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Nelion Family History

Nelion 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, Nelon, Neldon, Elton, Melin, Elson, Felton, Newlin, Helin

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Where is the Nelion family from?

You can see how Nelion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nelion family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Nelion families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Nelion families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Nelion's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Nelion families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 286 census records available for the last name Nelion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nelion 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Nelion. 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 5 military records available for the last name Nelion. For the veterans among your Nelion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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