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Neltson Family History

Neltson 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, Elton, Elson, Felton, Belton, Melson, Melton, Yelton, Kelson

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Where is the Neltson family from?

You can see how Neltson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neltson family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Neltson family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Neltson's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Neltson families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Neltson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neltson 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Neltson. 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 Neltson. For the veterans among your Neltson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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