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Nellsen Family History

Nellsen 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: Nelsen, Neilsen, Ellen, Nelson, Elsen, Sellen, Hellen, Yellen, Neller

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Where is the Nellsen family from?

You can see how Nellsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nellsen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nellsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Nellsen family living in Iowa. This was about 33% of all the recorded Nellsen's in USA. Iowa and 2 other states had the highest population of Nellsen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 791 census records available for the last name Nellsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nellsen 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Nellsen. 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 33 military records available for the last name Nellsen. For the veterans among your Nellsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nellsen lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1995, in the United States, Nellsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Nellsen in 1980 was 69, and 86 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nellsen 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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