Origins of the Nelsen surname
About the Nelsens
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Interesting facts about Nelsen
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Nelsen surname. The oldest one dates back to 1893.
What are the most common Nelsen first names?
John
Nels
Mary
Anna
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Common jobs for Nelsens
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Nelsens in 1921
At Home
2
House Servant
2
Waistcoat Maker
2
Capmaker
1
Char Woman
1
Common male occupations for Nelsens in 1921
Able Seaman
17
Farm Hands
12
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
9
Skilled Occupations In Manufacture Of Electrical Machinery And Accessories
8
Master
6
