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Nilbsson Family History

Nilbsson 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: Nilsson, Nilson, Nisson, Sibson, Nelson, Nissen, Bisson, Glasson

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Where is the Nilbsson family from?

You can see how Nilbsson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nilbsson family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Nilbsson family living in Caernarvonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nilbsson's in United Kingdom. Caernarvonshire had the highest population of Nilbsson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Nilbsson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nilbsson 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Nilbsson. 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 Nilbsson. For the veterans among your Nilbsson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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