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Neilso Family History

Neilso 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: Neils, Neilson, Neill, Nelson, Neis, Kelso, Neilan, Neals, Neild

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Where is the Neilso family from?

You can see how Neilso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neilso family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Neilso family living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Neilso's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Neilso families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neilso surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Neilso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neilso 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 Neilso. 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 Neilso. For the veterans among your Neilso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neilso lifespan?

Average Neilso life expectancy in 1989 was 50 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neilso 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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