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Nelsan Family History

Nelsan 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, Nelsen, Nelan, Elson, Selman, Kelman, Neman, Elsen, Melson

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Where is the Nelsan family from?

You can see how Nelsan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nelsan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nelsan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Nelsan families living in Minnesota. This was about 23% of all the recorded Nelsan's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Nelsan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 456 census records available for the last name Nelsan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nelsan 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Nelsan. 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 27 military records available for the last name Nelsan. For the veterans among your Nelsan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nelsan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1975, in the United States, Nelsan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Nelsan in 1963 was 76, and 84 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nelsan 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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