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Neslson Family History

Neslson 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, Nesson, Neilson, Elson, Melson, Kelson, Belson, Nerison

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Where is the Neslson family from?

You can see how Neslson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neslson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Neslson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Neslson family living in Dunbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Neslson's in Scotland. Dunbartonshire had the highest population of Neslson families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Neslson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neslson 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Neslson. 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 4 military records available for the last name Neslson. For the veterans among your Neslson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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