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Nebsen Family History

Nebsen 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: Nessen, Neisen, Nebgen, Ebsen, Nelsen, Nelson, Eisen, Elsen, Leben

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Where is the Nebsen family from?

You can see how Nebsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nebsen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nebsen families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 6 Nebsen families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nebsen's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Nebsen families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Nebsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nebsen 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Nebsen. 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 Nebsen. For the veterans among your Nebsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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