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Nielso Family History

Nielso 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: Nelson, Nies, Nieto, Nielsen, Aiello, Kelso, Aniello, Nield, Neels

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Where is the Nielso family from?

You can see how Nielso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nielso family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Nielso families living in Bute. This was 100% of all the recorded Nielso's in Scotland. Bute had the highest population of Nielso families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Nielso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nielso 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Nielso. 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 Nielso. For the veterans among your Nielso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nielso lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2004, in the United States, Nielso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Nielso in 1988 was 76, and 42 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nielso 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.

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