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Nailser Family History

Nailser Name 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: Naiser, Kaiser, Nadler, Balser, Nasser, Bailer, Zaiser, Naser, Gaiser

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Where is the Nailser family from?

You can see how Nailser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nailser family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Nailser family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Nailser's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Nailser families in 1861.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Nailser ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Nailser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nailser 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Nailser. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Nailser. For the veterans among your Nailser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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