Nelson Family History & Genealogy
Nelson Last Name History & Origin
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Early Nelsons
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Nelson Family Members
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Most Common First Names
- John 2.7%
- William 2.2%
- Robert 1.9%
- James 1.9%
- Mary 1.6%
- Charles 1.4%
- George 1.3%
- Carl 1.0%
- Arthur 0.8%
- Thomas 0.8%
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Nelson Death Records & Life Expectancy
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Oldest Nelsons
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