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Neilsen Family History

Neilsen Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Danish, Norwegian, and North German Nielsen.Compare Neilson.Scottish (Midlothian): variant of Neilson.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Neilsen family from?

You can see how Neilsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neilsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Neilsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Neilsen families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Neilsen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Neilsen families in 1891.
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What did your Neilsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Neilsen. 100% of Neilsen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Neilsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neilsen 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 18,000 immigration records available for the last name Neilsen. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Neilsen. For the veterans among your Neilsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neilsen lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Neilsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Neilsen in 1948 was 49, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neilsen 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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