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Neilsom Family History

Neilsom 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: Neilson, Nelson, Neils, Nilson, Neilsen, Newsom, Elson, Neill, Melson

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Where is the Neilsom family from?

You can see how Neilsom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neilsom family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Neilsom families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Neilsom families living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Neilsom's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Neilsom families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Neilsom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neilsom 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Neilsom. 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 Neilsom. For the veterans among your Neilsom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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