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Neslund Family History

Neslund 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: Naslund, Newland, Heglund, Westlund, Netland, Nylund, Neeland, Oslund

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Where is the Neslund family from?

You can see how Neslund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neslund family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Neslund families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Neslund families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Neslund's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Neslund families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neslund 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 Neslund ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Miner Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Neslund. 100% of Neslund men worked as a Miner Hewer and 100% of Neslund 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Miner Hewer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Neslund family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 806 census records available for the last name Neslund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neslund 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Neslund. 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 121 military records available for the last name Neslund. For the veterans among your Neslund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neslund lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Neslund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Neslund in 1955 was 29, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neslund 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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