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Nelser Family History

Nelser 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: Nesser, Neeser, Neller, Neuser, Neiser, Felser, Nelsen, Selser

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Where is the Nelser family from?

You can see how Nelser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nelser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nelser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Nelser family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Nelser's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Nelser families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Nelser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nelser 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Nelser. 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 14 military records available for the last name Nelser. For the veterans among your Nelser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nelser lifespan?

Average Nelser life expectancy in 1968 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nelser 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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