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Nelsestuen Family History

Nelsestuen 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: Nellessen, Nersesian, Nessen, Helgesen, Celeste, Nystuen, Celestin

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Where is the Nelsestuen family from?

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

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nelsestuen. 25% of Nelsestuen men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farm Operator
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Nelsestuen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Nelsestuen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nelsestuen 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Nelsestuen. 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 7 military records available for the last name Nelsestuen. For the veterans among your Nelsestuen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nelsestuen lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Nelsestuen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Nelsestuen in 1959 was 54, and 85 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nelsestuen 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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