Origins of the Nielsen surname
About the Nielsens
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Interesting facts about Nielsen
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Nielsen surname. The oldest one dates back to 1807.
Who were Nielsens most likely to marry?
Nielsdrs
&
Jensdrs
Our tell us which families married Nielsens.
What are the most common Nielsen first names?
Niels
Jens
Maren
Karen
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Common jobs for Nielsens
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Nielsens in 1921
Dressmaker
4
Stenographers And Typists
4
Drapers Assistant
3
Tailoress
3
Waiters And Waitresses
3
Common male occupations for Nielsens in 1921
Able Seaman
81
Farm Hands
77
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
59
General Farmers
45
Tinsmiths
42
