Origins of the Neilson surname

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    In 1921, most Neilsons lived in london

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    10,000 Neilson Travel & migration records
    29,000 Neilsons found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Neilsons

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Common female occupations for Neilsons in 1921

    Dressmaker

    179

    Housekeeper

    114

    Domestic Servant

    111

    Annuitant

    78

    House Keeper

    78

    Common male occupations for Neilsons in 1921

    Coal Miner

    634

    Carter

    149

    Mason

    119

    Tailor

    116

    Joiner

    109

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