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Nuolson Family History

Nuolson 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, Bulson, Nolton, Dolson, Bolson, Julson, Neilson, Nulton

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Where is the Nuolson family from?

You can see how Nuolson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nuolson family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Nuolson family living in Shetland. This was 100% of all the recorded Nuolson's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Nuolson families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Nuolson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nuolson 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Nuolson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Nuolson. For the veterans among your Nuolson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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