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Nelson Stewart Family History

Nelson Stewart 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: Stewart, Eisenstadt, Elsenpeter, Eisenstat, Fenster, Constant

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Where is the Nelson Stewart family from?

You can see how Nelson Stewart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nelson Stewart family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 4 Nelson Stewart families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nelson Stewart's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Nelson Stewart families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nelson Stewart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Nelson Stewart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nelson Stewart 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Nelson Stewart. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Nelson Stewart. For the veterans among your Nelson Stewart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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