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Early Nilsens

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Mikkel Nilsen Sara born 1814 Kautokeino, Norway
As of the 1865 Norwegian Census, Mikkel Nilsen Sara was widowed.
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Seren Nilsen born 1840 Hedrum, Norway
As of the 1865 Norwegian Census, S?ren Nilsen was single / never-married.
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Nils Nilsen Jun 1, 1871 - Jul 1970 Brooklyn, New York
Nils Nilsen of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY was born on June 1, 1871, and died at age 99 years old in July 1970.
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Astrid Jakobine Olsen born 1872 Bergen, Norway
As of the 1865 Norwegian Census, Astrid Olsen was married. She married Halfdan Olsen and had my grandmother Ellinor Inga Olsen in 1910. Astrid died at the young age of 28 years old from a heart condition.
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Edward Nilsen Jan 23, 1874 - Jan 1965 Slidell, Louisiana
Edward Nilsen of Slidell, Saint Tammany County, Louisiana was born on January 23, 1874, and died at age 91 years old in January 1965.
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Hilda Nilsen May 5, 1875 - Sep 1967 Chicago, Illinois
Hilda Nilsen of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois was born on May 5, 1875, and died at age 92 years old in September 1967.
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Mathilda Nilsen May 14, 1876 - Jul 15, 1967 Spooner, Wisconsin
Mathilda Nilsen of Spooner, Washburn County, WI was born on May 14, 1876, and died at age 91 years old on July 15, 1967.
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Lars Nilsen Jul 1, 1876 - Jul 1965 Minnesota
Lars Nilsen of Minnesota was born on July 1, 1876, and died at age 89 years old in July 1965.
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Francis Nilsen Jan 29, 1876 - May 1967 Albuquerque, New Mexico
Francis Nilsen of Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico was born on January 29, 1876, and died at age 91 years old in May 1967.
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Elisaus Nilsen Oct 9, 1876 - Sep 1971 Maine
Elisaus Nilsen of Maine was born on October 9, 1876, and died at age 94 years old in September 1971.
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Hagbart Nilsen Sep 14, 1877 - Apr 1971 Pine Bush, New York
Hagbart Nilsen of Pine Bush, Orange County, NY was born on September 14, 1877, and died at age 93 years old in April 1971.
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Ole Nilsen Jun 26, 1877 - Aug 1968 Portland, Oregon
Ole Nilsen of Portland, Washington County, Oregon was born on June 26, 1877, and died at age 91 years old in August 1968.
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Nilsen Family Photos

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Carlsen Family of Norway
Carlsen Family of Norway
Back Row, L-R: Reinert Carlsen, Carle Sigvart Carlsen, Narvik, Theodora (Tennessen) Carlsen,Sigvald Nilsen; Front Row, L-R: Bernhard Carlsen, Dora, Hilda Carlsen Narvik, Ludvig Carlsen, Chrisofa (Wathne) Carlsen, Harriet Sofie (Carlsen) Nilsen. Family friend loaned me to post. Taken from family photo on wall in Norway home in 2004. Possibly: Kottland, Bohaug, Lista, Vere, Farsund, Loshamn or Stavanger.
People in photo include: Reinert Carlsen, Carle Sigvart Carlsen, Theodora (Tennessen) Carlsen, Sigvald Nilsen, Bernhard Carlsen, Dora (Prob) Carlsen, Hilda (Carlsen) Narvik, Ludvig Carlsen, Chrisofa (Wathne) Carlsen, and Harriet Sofie (Carlsen) Nilsen
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Oskar Henning Nilsen
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Ethel Margaret (Williams) Nilsen Fitzroy South, Australia
Ethel Margaret (Williams) Nilsen of Fitzroy South Australia, was married to Oliver John Nilsen, and has children Oliver Victor Alex Nilsen and Jean Christina (Nilsen) Inkster. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Ethel Margaret (Williams) Nilsen.
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Oliver John Nilsen 1884 - 1977 Fitzroy South, Australia
Oliver John Nilsen of Fitzroy South Australia was born in 1884 in Collingwood, and died at age 93 years old in 1977 in Melbourne.
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Jean Christina (Nilsen) Inkster born 1911 Fitzroy South, Australia
Jean Christina (Nilsen) Inkster of Fitzroy South Australia was born in 1911 in Fitzroy South. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jean Christina (Nilsen) Inkster.
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Susan nilsen Livingston, Montana, United States
Susan Nilsen of Livingston, Montana United States, was in a relationship with Ray Vernia, and has children Karol Lynn Hattok, Raeann halstead, and Chris vernon. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Susan nilsen.
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Leif Nilsen Oct 11, 1904 - Feb 3, 1985 Elmont, New York
Leif Nilsen of Elmont, Nassau County, NY was born on October 11, 1904 in Norway or Spitzbergen, and died at age 80 years old on February 3, 1985. Leif Nilsen was buried at Calverton National Cemetery Section 13 Site 2356 210 Princeton Boulevard - Rt 25, in Calverton.
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Harry L Nilsen Oct 18, 1908 - Nov 1981 Highland, New York
Harry L Nilsen of Highland, Ulster County, NY was born on October 18, 1908 in Norway or Spitzbergen, and died at age 73 years old in November 1981.
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Walter Nilsen Jan 12, 1920 - May 1987 Kingston, New York
Walter Nilsen of Kingston, Ulster County, NY was born on January 12, 1920, and died at age 67 years old in May 1987.
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Lars M Nilsen Mar 15, 1921 - Nov 30, 1992 Sewell, New Jersey
Lars M Nilsen of Sewell, Gloucester County, NJ was born on March 15, 1921, and died at age 71 years old on November 30, 1992.
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Finn A Nilsen Jan 9, 1916 - Aug 25, 2001 Smithtown, New York
Finn A Nilsen of Smithtown, Suffolk County, NY was born on January 9, 1916 in Norway or Spitzbergen, and died at age 85 years old on August 25, 2001.
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Henry E Nilsen Feb 1, 1917 - May 16, 1988 Eugene, Oregon
Henry E Nilsen of Eugene, Lane County, OR was born on February 1, 1917, and died at age 71 years old on May 16, 1988.
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Richard L. Nilsen Sep 11, 1927 - Mar 20, 2002 Port Neches, Texas
Richard L Nilsen of Port Neches, Jefferson County, TX was born on September 11, 1927, and died at age 74 years old on March 20, 2002.
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John Jaren Nilsen Jul 14, 1914 - Jun 30, 1987 Portland, Oregon
John Jaren Nilsen of Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon was born on July 14, 1914, and died at age 72 years old on June 30, 1987. John Nilsen was buried at Willamette National Cemetery Section D Site 1988 11800 Se Mt. Scott Boulevard, in Portland.
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John A Nilsen Nov 29, 1919 - May 1979 Bellevue, Washington
John A Nilsen of Bellevue, King County, Washington was born on November 29, 1919, and died at age 59 years old in May 1979.
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John W Nilsen Jun 27, 1923 - Nov 25, 2001 Buena Vista, Colorado
John W Nilsen of Buena Vista, Chaffee County, CO was born on June 27, 1923 in Norway or Spitzbergen, and died at age 78 years old on November 25, 2001. John Nilsen was buried at Ft. Logan National Cemetery Section MB Site 564 4400 West Kenyon Avenue, in Denver.
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John Donald Nilsen Aug 27, 1946 - Oct 28, 1997 Phoenix, Arizona
John D Nilsen of Phoenix, Maricopa County, AZ was born on August 27, 1946, and died at age 51 years old on October 28, 1997. John Nilsen was buried at National Memorial Cemetery Of Arizona Section 18G Site 233 23029 North Cave Creek Road, in Phoenix.
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John N Nilsen Apr 1, 1921 - Dec 1979 Staten Island, New York
John N Nilsen of Staten Island, Richmond County, NY was born on April 1, 1921, and died at age 58 years old in December 1979.
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John Nilsen Jun 7, 1903 - May 1978 Brooklyn, New York
John Nilsen of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY was born on June 7, 1903 in Norway or Spitzbergen, and died at age 74 years old in May 1978.
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Martin S Nilsen Aug 21, 1925 - Aug 13, 2005 Bellmawr, New Jersey
Martin S Nilsen of Bellmawr, Camden County, NJ was born on August 21, 1925, and died at age 79 years old on August 13, 2005.
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Tomas Nilsen Mar 10, 1906 - Oct 11, 1956 Kings, New York, United States
Tomas Nilsen of Kings County, New York United States was born on March 10, 1906 in Norway or Spitzbergen, and died at age 50 years old on October 11, 1956. Tomas Nilsen was buried at Long Island National Cemetery Section Y Site 933 2040 Wellwood Avenue, in Farmingdale.
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Popular Nilsen Biographies

Oskar Henning Nilsen
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Oskar Henning Nilsen.
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Jean Christina (Nilsen) Inkster born 1911 Fitzroy South, Australia
Jean Christina (Nilsen) Inkster of Fitzroy South Australia was born in 1911 in Fitzroy South. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jean Christina (Nilsen) Inkster.
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Wilhelm Krohn Nilsen 1883 - Oct 14, 1973 Quellón, Región De Los Lagos, Chile
As of the 1865 Norwegian Census, Wilhelm Krohn Nilsen was single / never-married.
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Astrid Jakobine Olsen born 1872 Bergen, Norway
As of the 1865 Norwegian Census, Astrid Olsen was married. She married Halfdan Olsen and had my grandmother Ellinor Inga Olsen in 1910. Astrid died at the young age of 28 years old from a heart condition.
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Seren Nilsen born 1840 Hedrum, Norway
As of the 1865 Norwegian Census, S?ren Nilsen was single / never-married.
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Susan nilsen Livingston, Montana, United States
Susan Nilsen of Livingston, Montana United States, was in a relationship with Ray Vernia, and has children Karol Lynn Hattok, Raeann halstead, and Chris vernon. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Susan nilsen.
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Elisabeth Norma Nilsen Jan 5, 1910 - Jan 12, 2000 San Diego, California
Elisabeth Norma (Myers) Nilsen of San Diego, San Diego County, CA was born on January 5, 1910, and died at age 90 years old on January 12, 2000.
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Bjarne Nilsen
Bjarne Nilsen was born to Ansgar Nilsen and Lilly Johnsen. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Bjarne Nilsen.
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Roy T. Nilsen
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Roy T. Nilsen.
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Ansgar Nilsen born 1900 Askøy / Askøen, Norway
Lived in Haugesund, Norway, where he also died.
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Oliver John Nilsen 1884 - 1977 Fitzroy South, Australia
Oliver John Nilsen of Fitzroy South Australia was born in 1884 in Collingwood, and died at age 93 years old in 1977 in Melbourne.
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Sigrid Johanne Nilsen
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Sigrid Johanne Nilsen.
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Mikkel Nilsen Sara born 1814 Kautokeino, Norway
As of the 1865 Norwegian Census, Mikkel Nilsen Sara was widowed.
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Jack Nilsen Sep 27, 1913 - Aug 15, 2002 Toms River, New Jersey
Jack Nilsen of Toms River, Ocean County, NJ was born on September 27, 1913, and died at age 88 years old on August 15, 2002.
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Sylvia J Nilsen Jul 22, 1922 - Aug 1, 1998 Milford, Connecticut
Sylvia J Nilsen of Milford, New Haven County, CT was born on July 22, 1922, and died at age 76 years old on August 1, 1998.
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Bjarne Nilsen Mar 2, 1911 - Jul 1987 Shelton, Washington
Bjarne Nilsen of Shelton, Mason County, Washington was born on March 2, 1911, and died at age 76 years old in July 1987.
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Marie Nilsen Feb 18, 1902 - Jul 1979 Brooklyn, New York
Marie Nilsen of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY was born on February 18, 1902, and died at age 77 years old in July 1979.
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Matthew Nilsen May 5, 1893 - Jun 1971 Elizabeth, New Jersey
Matthew Nilsen of Elizabeth, Union County, NJ was born on May 5, 1893, and died at age 78 years old in June 1971.
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Selma Nilsen Jun 3, 1909 - Aug 30, 1991
Selma Nilsen was born on June 3, 1909, and died at age 82 years old on August 30, 1991. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Selma Nilsen.
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Lars M Nilsen Mar 15, 1921 - Nov 30, 1992 Sewell, New Jersey
Lars M Nilsen of Sewell, Gloucester County, NJ was born on March 15, 1921, and died at age 71 years old on November 30, 1992.
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Nilsen Death Records & Life Expectancy

The average age of a Nilsen family member is 76.0 years old according to our database of 1,831 people with the last name Nilsen that have a birth and death date listed.

Life Expectancy

76.0 years

Oldest Nilsens

These are the longest-lived members of the Nilsen family on AncientFaces.

Elizabeth Nilsen May 5, 1882 - Jun 1984 West New York, New Jersey
Elizabeth Nilsen of West New York, Hudson County, NJ was born on May 5, 1882, and died at age 102 years old in June 1984.
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Theodore B Nilsen Jul 10, 1902 - Apr 8, 2004 Sarasota, Florida
Theodore B Nilsen of Sarasota, Sarasota County, FL was born on July 10, 1902, and died at age 101 years old on April 8, 2004.
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101 years
Marion Nilsen Nov 2, 1896 - Aug 28, 1997 Quincy, Massachusetts
Marion Nilsen of Quincy, Norfolk County, MA was born on November 2, 1896, and died at age 100 years old on August 28, 1997.
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100 years
Thomas Nilsen Dec 4, 1888 - May 15, 1989 Brooklyn, New York
Thomas Nilsen of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY was born on December 4, 1888, and died at age 100 years old on May 15, 1989.
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100 years
Martha Nilsen Aug 8, 1904 - Aug 2, 2005 Brooklyn, New York
Martha Nilsen of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY was born on August 8, 1904, and died at age 100 years old on August 2, 2005.
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100 years
Julie Nilsen Oct 30, 1884 - Jan 1985 Brooklyn, New York
Julie Nilsen of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY was born on October 30, 1884, and died at age 100 years old in January 1985.
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100 years
Haakon E Nilsen Feb 12, 1902 - Nov 12, 2002 Williston, North Dakota
Haakon E Nilsen of Williston, Williams County, ND was born on February 12, 1902, and died at age 100 years old on November 12, 2002.
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100 years
Knute Nilsen Jun 7, 1883 - Feb 1983 Cathlamet, Washington
Knute Nilsen of Cathlamet, Wahkiakum County, Washington was born on June 7, 1883, and died at age 99 years old in February 1983.
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99 years
Teresie Nilsen Sep 4, 1903 - Feb 24, 2003 Brooklyn, New York
Teresie Nilsen of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY was born on September 4, 1903, and died at age 99 years old on February 24, 2003.
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99 years
Gustaf Nilsen Jan 16, 1884 - Jul 1984 Pine River, Minnesota
Gustaf Nilsen of Pine River, Cass County, Minnesota was born on January 16, 1884, and died at age 100 years old in July 1984.
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100 years
Isabelle C Nilsen Jul 20, 1904 - Apr 11, 2004 Landrum, South Carolina
Isabelle C Nilsen of Landrum, Spartanburg County, SC was born on July 20, 1904, and died at age 99 years old on April 11, 2004.
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99 years
Martha Nilsen Sep 26, 1899 - Aug 8, 1998 Coeur D'Alene, Idaho
Martha Nilsen of Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai County, ID was born on September 26, 1899, and died at age 98 years old on August 8, 1998.
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