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Neetson Family History

Neetson Surname 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: Neeson, Keeton, Nelson, Newton, Nerison, Beeson, Neaton, Betson

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Where is the Neetson family from?

You can see how Neetson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neetson family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Neetson family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Neetson's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Neetson families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Neetson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neetson 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Neetson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Neetson. For the veterans among your Neetson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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