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Neilsson Family History

Neilsson 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: Nilsson, Neilson, Nelson, Nesson, Nilson, Neilsen, Nisson, Elson

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Where is the Neilsson family from?

You can see how Neilsson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neilsson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Neilsson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 3 Neilsson families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Neilsson's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Neilsson families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neilsson 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 120 census records available for the last name Neilsson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neilsson 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Neilsson. 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 20 military records available for the last name Neilsson. For the veterans among your Neilsson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neilsson lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2001, in the United States, Neilsson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Neilsson in 1979 was 69, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neilsson 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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