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Neson Family History

Neson 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, Teson, Neeson, Nelon, Neason, Nesson, Nason, Beson, Newson

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Where is the Neson family from?

You can see how Neson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Neson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Neson families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Neson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Neson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neson 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 Neson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Neson. 75% of Neson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Domestic
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Neson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neson 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 305 immigration records available for the last name Neson. 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 270 military records available for the last name Neson. For the veterans among your Neson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neson lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Neson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Neson in 1978 was 77, and 95 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Neson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neson 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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