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Neleson Family History

Neleson 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, Neeson, Elson, Melson, Kelson, Belson, Nerison, Beeson

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Where is the Neleson family from?

You can see how Neleson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neleson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Neleson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Neleson families living in Minnesota. This was about 39% of all the recorded Neleson's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Neleson families in 1880.
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What did your Neleson ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Neleson ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Neleson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neleson 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Neleson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Neleson. For the veterans among your Neleson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neleson lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1996, in the United States, Neleson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Neleson in 1977 was 66, and 88 in 1996.

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