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Nelessen Family History

Nelessen 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: Nellessen, Nessen, Nelsen, Niessen, Nelson, Elsen, Nissen, Lesser

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Where is the Nelessen family from?

You can see how Nelessen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nelessen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Nelessen families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Nelessen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Nelessen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nelessen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nelessen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nelessen. 100% of Nelessen men worked as a Carpenter.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Nelessen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Nelessen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nelessen 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Nelessen. 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 23 military records available for the last name Nelessen. For the veterans among your Nelessen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nelessen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Nelessen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Nelessen in 1968 was 80, and 82 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nelessen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nelessen 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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