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Noelson Family History

Noelson 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, Joelson, Elson, Melson, Kelson, Belson, Engelson, Ohlson

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Where is the Noelson family from?

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

There are 25 census records available for the last name Noelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Noelson 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Noelson. 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 2 military records available for the last name Noelson. For the veterans among your Noelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Noelson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Noelson 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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