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Nelsin Family History

Nelsin 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, Nelkin, Nelsen, Melin, Elson, Newlin, Elsen, Helin, Nevin

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Where is the Nelsin family from?

You can see how Nelsin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nelsin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nelsin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Nelsin families living in Ohio. This was about 30% of all the recorded Nelsin's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Nelsin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nelsin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nelsin ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Woodsman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Nelsin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nelsin 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Nelsin. 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 12 military records available for the last name Nelsin. For the veterans among your Nelsin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nelsin lifespan?

Between 2001 and 2003, in the United States, Nelsin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Nelsin in 2001 was 67, and 72 in 2003.

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