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Neklesson Family History

Neklesson 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: Nellessen, Nelson, Ellenson, Mckesson, Neeson, Nilsson, Elletson

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Where is the Neklesson family from?

You can see how Neklesson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neklesson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Neklesson family living in Alaska. This was 100% of all the recorded Neklesson's in USA. Alaska had the highest population of Neklesson families in 1920.
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Census Records

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

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