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Neirson Family History

Neirson 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: Neilson, Peirson, Nelson, Person, Merson, Reierson, Pearson, Nerison

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Where is the Neirson family from?

You can see how Neirson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neirson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1911. The most Neirson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Neirson families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Neirson's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Neirson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neirson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Neirson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neirson 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Neirson. 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 2 military records available for the last name Neirson. For the veterans among your Neirson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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