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Nieolson Family History

Nieolson 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: Nicolson, Nelson, Nielsen, Neilson, Nilson, Nicholson, Nickolson

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Where is the Nieolson family from?

You can see how Nieolson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nieolson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1880. The most Nieolson families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Nieolson families living in Shetland. This was 100% of all the recorded Nieolson's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Nieolson families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 289 census records available for the last name Nieolson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nieolson 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Nieolson. 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 Nieolson. For the veterans among your Nieolson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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