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Nelsy Family History

Nelsy 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: Ness, Ney, Nelson, Kelly, Kelsey, Newey, Meloy, Nell, Welsh, Selby

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Where is the Nelsy family from?

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

There are 19 census records available for the last name Nelsy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nelsy 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 immigration records available for the last name Nelsy. 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 2 military records available for the last name Nelsy. For the veterans among your Nelsy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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