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Nielsen Family History
Nielsen Genealogy & Family TreeNielsen is a Scottish name from Ayrshire, Scotland, where the family held a seat. It comes from the Gaelic Mac Neill which means "son of Niall," an Irish given name that means "champion." The earliest known ancestor--John Neilson--was recorded in 1314. Roots for this name can also be found in Denmark, Germany, Norway, and Sweden. The family motto is His regi servitium which means "With these we render service to the king."
Other spellings include "Neilson," "Nilson," and "Nylson." Notable people with the surname include Danish Olympic athlete Anders Nielsen (shooting), Danish actress Connie Nielsen (Gladiator, One Hour Photo, The Devil's Advocate), and Canadian actor Leslie Nielsen (The Naked Gun, Airplane, Police Squad!). The first Nielson to come to America was Jonas Nielson in Pennsylvania in 1743.
Nielsen Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Maren Nielsen -- --, 1770 April 30, 1849
- Johanne Kirstine Nielsen -- --, 1815 December 0, 1845 Fyn
- Laverne Nielsen -- --, 1926 December 0, 1991 Minnesota
- Peder Nielsen -- --, 1762 November 24, 1829
- Jacob Nielsen -- --, 1715 November 25, 1715 Soro
Nielsen Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Peder Nielsen -- --, 1704 April 11, 1734
- Caroline M. Nielsen -- --, 1857 January 23, 1940 Utah
- Ole Nielsen -- --, 1835 December 0, 1872
- Christian Nielsen -- --, 1857 December 0, 1860
- Berthel Nielsen -- --, 1841 May 18, 1921 Hjorring
