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Naelsen Family History

Naelsen 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: Nielsen, Nelsen, Nelson, Elsen, Niesen, Kallsen, Nessen, Neisen

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Where is the Naelsen family from?

You can see how Naelsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naelsen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Naelsen family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Naelsen's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Naelsen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Naelsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naelsen 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Naelsen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Naelsen. For the veterans among your Naelsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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