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Nelsenius Family History

Nelsenius 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: Redenius, Lenius, Neisius, Nelsen, Personius, Nelson, Elsen, Resendes

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Where is the Nelsenius family from?

You can see how Nelsenius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nelsenius family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nelsenius families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Nelsenius family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Nelsenius's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Nelsenius families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Nelsenius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nelsenius 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Nelsenius. 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 3 military records available for the last name Nelsenius. For the veterans among your Nelsenius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nelsenius lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1997, in the United States, Nelsenius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Nelsenius in 1974 was 75, and 105 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nelsenius 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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