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Lester John Nelson, 1910 - 1994
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Lester Floyd "Tuff" Nelson, 1906 - 2001
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Lester Adair Nelson, 1919 - 1965
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Lester Elton Nelson, 1908 - 1986
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Lester Earnest Nelson, 1908 - 1985
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Lester Theodore Nelson, 1906 - 1996
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Lester Erlyen Nelson, 1920 - 2007
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Lester "Alford" Nelson, 1910 - 1988
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Lester Milton Nelson, 1898 - 1996
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Lester Edward Nelson, 1914 - 2001
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Lester (Leslie) Orville Nelson, 1919 - 1976
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Lester Nelson, 1913 - 1993
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Lester Nelson, 1915 - 2005
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Lester Franklin Nelson, 1922 - 1995
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Lester Edwin Nelson, 1889 - 1950
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Lester Nelson in The Union Democrat - Aug 6 1992
Newspaper Name Index, USA, Canada, and Australia
Lester M. Nelson in Daily True American - June 18 1908
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Sidney (Sinai) Lester Nelson, 1915 - 1984
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Lester Alton Nelson, 1915 - 2011
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Lester Adair Nelson, 1919 - 1965
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Lester LeRoy Nelson, 1916 - 1983
Geni World Family TreeLester P. Nelson, 1909 - 2000
BillionGravesLester D. Nelson, 1940 - 2003
BillionGravesLester Nelson, 1913 - 2005
BillionGravesLester Carlyle Nelson, 1921 - 1995
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Lester Nelson, 1912 - 1914
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
Lester Nelson, Circa 1928 - 1928
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
Lester G Nelson, 1968 - 2006
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017
Lester A Nelson, 1934 - 1994
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017
Lester G Nelson, 1910 - 1994
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017
Lester Nelson, 1948 - 1990
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017
Lester A. Nelson, 1923 - 2013
Newspaper and Funeral Home ObituariesLester W. Nelson, 1929 - 2010
Newspaper and Funeral Home ObituariesLester Edward Nelson, 1919 - 2007
Newspaper and Funeral Home ObituariesLester Alvin Nelson, 1922 - 2010
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Lester Nelson, Circa 1903 - 1959
England & Wales, Death Index, 1837-2005
Lester John Nelson, died 1878
England & Wales, Death Index, 1837-2005Lester Nelson, 1941 - 1993
England & Wales, Death Index, 1837-2005Lester Nelson, 1909 - 2004
England & Wales, Death Index, 1837-2005George Lester Nelson, 1901 - 1998
FamilySearch Family TreeGeorge Lester Nelson, 1901 - 1998
FamilySearch Family TreeGamaliel Lester Nelson, 1900 - 1980
FamilySearch Family TreeGamaliel Lester Nelson, 1900 - 1980
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Lester Abraham NELSON, 1923 - 1977
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Lester Allen NELSON, 1890 - 1976
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Lester Ward NELSON, 1909 - 1972
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Lester A NELSON, born 1890
Filae Family TreesLester Leroy Nelson, 1908 - 1979
North Carolina, Deaths, 1931-1994Lester Douglas Nelson, 1903 - 1957
North Carolina, Deaths, 1931-1994Lester Marvin Nelson, 1915 - 1959
North Carolina, Deaths, 1931-1994Lester Nelson, 1947 - 1948
North Carolina, Deaths, 1931-1994
Lester Maurice Nelson, born 1916
Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1950
Lester B. Nelson, born 1909
Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1950
Lester Norman Nelson, born 1902
Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1950
Lester Nelson, born 1878
Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1950
Lester Nelson, born Circa 1926
1950 United States Federal Census
Lester Nelson, born Circa 1942
1950 United States Federal Census
Lester L Nelson, born Circa 1940
1950 United States Federal Census
Lester Nelson, born Circa 1948
1950 United States Federal Census
Lester Nelson, born Circa 1926
1940 United States Federal Census
Lester Nelson, born Circa 1932
1940 United States Federal Census
Lester Nelson, born Circa 1938
1940 United States Federal Census
Lester Nelson, born Circa 1922
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The first name Lester has its origins in Old English, derived from the place name "Leicester," which itself comes from the Latin "Castrum Legecester," meaning "the fort on the river Soar." This name is historically associated with the city of Leicester in England, where it first appeared. The meaning of Lester is often linked to "fortified place" or "camp," reflecting the characteristics of strength and resilience. Historically, those who bore the name were often associated with leadership or military roles, given its roots in fortification. Variations of the name can be found in different cultures, such as "Léster" in Spanish-speaking countries and "Lester" in various English-speaking regions, though the pronunciation remains largely consistent. The name has also been adapted into surnames and has seen usage in popular culture, further solidifying its presence in modern times.
The last name "Nelson" has its origins in England and is derived from the given name "Nell," which itself is a diminutive of names like Eleanor or Helen, combined with the suffix "-son," meaning "son of." This surname first appeared in the medieval period, particularly in the northern regions of England, and it reflects a patronymic tradition where surnames were formed to denote lineage. The meaning of "Nelson" can be interpreted as "son of Nell," and it often signifies familial connections to individuals who bore the name Nell or its variants. Variations of the surname can be found in different cultures, such as "Nielsen" in Denmark and Norway, which translates to "son of Niels," and "Nélson" in Portuguese-speaking countries, where the spelling reflects local phonetics. The surname has also been associated with notable historical figures, including Admiral Horatio Nelson, which has contributed to its prominence in English-speaking countries. Overall, the surname Nelson encapsulates a rich historical lineage and cultural significance across various regions.
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