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Nileson Family History

Nileson 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: Nilsson, Nilson, Nelson, Niesen, Niles, Asleson, Neeson, Milleson

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Where is the Nileson family from?

You can see how Nileson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nileson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Nileson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Nileson family living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nileson's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Nileson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Nileson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nileson 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 351 immigration records available for the last name Nileson. 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 14 military records available for the last name Nileson. For the veterans among your Nileson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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