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Nelsonh Family History

Nelsonh 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, Elson, Melson, Kelson, Belson, Neeson, Nelon, Neason, Nesson

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Where is the Nelsonh family from?

You can see how Nelsonh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nelsonh family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Nelsonh families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nelsonh's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Nelsonh families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Nelsonh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nelsonh 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Nelsonh. 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 military records available for the last name Nelsonh. For the veterans among your Nelsonh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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