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Nelsonn Family History

Nelsonn 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 Nelsonn family from?

You can see how Nelsonn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nelsonn family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Nelsonn family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nelsonn's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Nelsonn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nelsonn 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 14 census records available for the last name Nelsonn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nelsonn 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Nelsonn. 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 16 military records available for the last name Nelsonn. For the veterans among your Nelsonn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nelsonn lifespan?

Average Nelsonn life expectancy in 1980 was 73 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nelsonn 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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