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Neslis Family History

Neslis 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: Nellis, Nelis, Nealis, Melis, Ness, Newlin, Mellis, Leslie, Dellis

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Where is the Neslis family from?

You can see how Neslis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neslis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Neslis families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Neslis family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Neslis's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Neslis families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Neslis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neslis 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Neslis. 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 1 military records available for the last name Neslis. For the veterans among your Neslis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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