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Nellson Family History

Nellson 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: Nelson, Neilson, Ellson, Elson, Melson, Kelson, Mellon, Belson

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Where is the Nellson family from?

You can see how Nellson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nellson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nellson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Nellson families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nellson's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Nellson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nellson 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 Nellson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nellson. 100% of Nellson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Nellson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nellson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Nellson. 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 379 military records available for the last name Nellson. For the veterans among your Nellson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nellson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Nellson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Nellson in 1964 was 61, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nellson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nellson 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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