Lelson Family History

Lelson Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Elson, Nelson, Melson, Kelson, Belson, Leeson, Letson, Leason, Delson, Leon

413 record(s) for Lelson

103	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
15	Military Records
60	Immigration Records
226	Census and Voter Lists
9	Member Trees

Where is the Lelson family from?

You can see how Lelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lelson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lelson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Lelson families living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lelson's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Lelson families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lelson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lelson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Practical nurse was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lelson.

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Practical nurse

100%

What Lelson family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 226 census records available for the last name Lelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lelson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 60 immigration records available for the last name Lelson. 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.

Military Records

There are 15 military records available for the last name Lelson. For the veterans among your Lelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Lelson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lelson ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.