This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Nieslson family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Nieslson Family History

Nieslson 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, Nielsen, Nilsson, Nesson, Neilson, Nicolson, Nilson, Niessen

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Nieslson family from?

You can see how Nieslson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nieslson family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1871. The most Nieslson families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Nieslson family living in Ayrshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nieslson's in Scotland. Ayrshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Nieslson families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nieslson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Nieslson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Nieslson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nieslson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Nieslson

Passenger Lists

There are 5 immigration records available for the last name Nieslson. 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.

View all Nieslson immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Nieslson. For the veterans among your Nieslson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Nieslson military records

You've only scratched the surface of Nieslson family history

Discover More

What is the average Nieslson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nieslson 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nieslson

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Nieslson family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial