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Neklason Family History

Neklason 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: Nelson, Neason, Neilson, Fenlason, Elson, Melson, Kelson, Belson

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Where is the Neklason family from?

You can see how Neklason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neklason family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Neklason family living in Alaska. This was 100% of all the recorded Neklason's in USA. Alaska had the highest population of Neklason families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neklason surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Neklason ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Neklason. 100% of Neklason men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Neklason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neklason 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Neklason. 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 23 military records available for the last name Neklason. For the veterans among your Neklason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neklason lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Neklason life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Neklason in 1979 was 87, and 67 in 2003.

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