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Nelson Jr Family History

Nelson Jr 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, Elson, Melson, Kelson, Belson, Elsner, Reasoner, Gelsinger

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Where is the Nelson Jr family from?

You can see how Nelson Jr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nelson Jr family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Nelson Jr family living in New Jersey. This was about 33% of all the recorded Nelson Jr's in USA. New Jersey and 2 other states had the highest population of Nelson Jr families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Nelson Jr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nelson Jr 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Nelson Jr. 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 298 military records available for the last name Nelson Jr. For the veterans among your Nelson Jr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nelson Jr lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Nelson Jr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Nelson Jr in 1964 was 80, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nelson Jr 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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