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Nadelson Family History

Nadelson 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: Adelson, Nelson, Abelson, Samelson, Edelson, Nadelman, Harelson

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Where is the Nadelson family from?

You can see how Nadelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nadelson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Nadelson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Nadelson families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Nadelson's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Nadelson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nadelson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nadelson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nadelson. 100% of Nadelson men worked as a Helper and 100% of Nadelson women worked as a Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 488 census records available for the last name Nadelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nadelson 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Nadelson. 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 68 military records available for the last name Nadelson. For the veterans among your Nadelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nadelson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Nadelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Nadelson in 1967 was 74, and 88 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nadelson 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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