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Nelsn Family History

Nelsn 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, Nelsen, Nelan, Nolen, Melin, Ness, Elson, Newlin

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Where is the Nelsn family from?

You can see how Nelsn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nelsn family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Nelsn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Nelsn family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nelsn's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Nelsn families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nelsn 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 Nelsn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housework was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nelsn. 100% of Nelsn women worked as a Housework.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Nelsn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Nelsn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nelsn 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Nelsn. 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 15 military records available for the last name Nelsn. For the veterans among your Nelsn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nelsn lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1979, in the United States, Nelsn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Nelsn in 1975 was 54, and 33 in 1979.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nelsn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nelsn 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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