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Nelson Family History
Nelson Genealogy & Family TreeNelson is an English name first found in Lancashire, England, from the 12th Century, where the earliest Nelson ancestor on record was Adam Nel in 1273. It means “son of Nell,” “son of Neal,” or “son of Niall” which mean “champion,” “sun ray,” or “passionate.” Roots for this name can also be found in Ireland. Nelson is the 40th most common surname in the United States. The family motto is Palmam qui meruit ferat which means “Let him who has earned it bear the palm.”
Other spellings include “Nellson,” “Nelsan,” “Neilson,” “Nealson,” “Nelston,” “Nilson,” “Nilsen,” “Nilsson,” and “Neleson.” Notable people with the surname include American musician Prince Rogers Nelson (better known as “Prince”), American country singer/songwriter Willie Nelson, American golfer John Byron Nelson, Jr., American actor Craig T. Nelson (Coach, The Incredibles, The Proposal), and American actor Judd Nelson (The Breakfast Club, St. Elmo’s Fire). The first Nelson to come to America was Francis Nelson in Virginia in 1606.
Nelson Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- John EMPTYNUL Nelson -- --, 1791 December 0, 1849 Tennessee
- William EMPTYNUL Nelson -- --, 1690 September 6, 1710 Emptynul
- Susannah EMPTYNUL Nelson -- --, 1780 February 26, 1842 Virginia
- Thomas EMPTYNUL Nelson -- --, 1621 April 0, 1622 Emptynul
- Samuel Nelson -- --, 1815 August 18, 1894 Pennsylvania
Nelson Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Vincent Nelson -- --, 1520 December 0, 1570 England
- Sarah Nelson -- --, 1574 August 25, 1659 England
- Samuel Nelson -- --, 1646 December 0, 1676
- John Nelson -- --, 1685 October 5, 1750 Maryland
- Elizabeth Nelson -- --, 1593 December 0, 1597
