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Carl Ferdinand Nielsen, 1830 - 1897
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Carl Frederik Palmvig (født Nielsen), 1896 - 1962
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Carl August Nielsen, 1865 - 1931
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Carl Ferdinand Nielsen, 1830 - 1897
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Carl Marinus Nielsen, 1883 - 1911
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Carl Otto Nielsen, 1918 - 1992
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Carl August Nielsen, 1865 - 1931
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Carl Kristian Johannes Nielsen, 1890 - 1962
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Carl Eduard Julius Nielsen, 1834 - 1904
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Carl Christian Valdemar Johannes Nielsen, 1885 - 1959
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Carl Christian Nielsen, 1818 - 1899
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Carl Christian Nielsen, 1872 - 1940
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Carl Frederik August Nielsen, 1836 - 1912
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Carl Alfred Nielsen, 1890 - 1960
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Carl Christian Nielsen, 1862 - 1911
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Carl C. Nielsen, 1875 - 1941
United States Obituary Index from OldNews.com
Carl Magnus Nielsen, 1874 - 1935
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Carl Lauritz Nielsen, 1865 - 1940
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Carl Christian Nielsen, 1857 - 1938
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Carl V. f. Nielsen, Circa 1879 - 1941
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Carl Christian Nielsen, Circa 1938 - 1984
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Carl Christian Nielsen, Circa 1938 - 1985
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Carl Marinus Nielsen, died 1964
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Carl Nielsen in The morning call. - May 9 1893
Newspaper Name Index, USA, Canada, and Australia
Carl Conrad Nielsen in Courier-Mail (Brisbane, QLD) - Oct 1 1947
Newspaper Name Index, USA, Canada, and Australia
Carl Lauritz Nielsen, 1865 - 1940
Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota)
Carl C. Nielsen, Circa 1876 - 1941
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Carl Nielsen, Circa 1842 - 1896
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Carl Adolf Nielsen, 1848 - Circa 1908
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Carl Johann Nielsen, 1943 - 2009
Maryland Deaths
Carl Emilius Nielsen, 1873 - 1958
Maryland Deaths
Carl Emil Nielsen, 1912 - 1993
Maryland Deaths
Carl Nielsen, 1914 - 2003
Maryland Deaths
Carl August Nielsen, 1870 - 1947
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
Carl Emil Nielsen, 1880 - 1915
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
Carl C. Nielsen, 1942 - 1942
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
Carl Nielsen, 1896 - 1944
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
Carl Falk Nielsen, 1889 - 1892
Sweden Household Examination Books
Carl Arvid Anton Nielsen, 1880 - 1885
Sweden Household Examination Books
Carl Hjalmar Nielsen, born 1872
Sweden Household Examination Books
Carl Julius August Nielsen, born 1847
Sweden Household Examination BooksCarl R. Nielsen, 1889 - 1985
BillionGravesCarl W. Nielsen, 1916 - 1988
BillionGravesCarl Henry Nielsen, 1908 - 1995
BillionGravesCarl B Nielsen, 1904 - 1993
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Carl Peter Christensen, 1870 - 1935
Michigan Deaths
Carl Thorwald Nielsen, 1909 - 1920
Michigan Deaths
Carl Nielsen, 1926 - 1927
Michigan Deaths
Carl Thornald Nielsen, 1909 - 1920
Michigan Deaths
Carl Christian Nielsen, 1864 - 1923
Denmark, Copenhagen Police Registrations, 1890-1923
Carl Ludvig Nielsen, 1890 - 1919
Denmark, Copenhagen Police Registrations, 1890-1923
Carl Vilhelm Nielsen, 1843 - 1904
Denmark, Copenhagen Police Registrations, 1890-1923
Carl Christian Eduard Nielsen, 1861 - 1920
Denmark, Copenhagen Police Registrations, 1890-1923
Carl Nielsen, 1881 - 1931
Arizona Death Certificates
Carl S. Nielsen, 1893 - 1933
Arizona Death Certificates
Carl E. Nielsen, 1887 - 1966
Arizona Death Certificates
Carl S. Nielsen, 1892 - 1912
Arizona Death Certificates
Carl W. Nielsen, 1905 - 1950
Idaho, Deaths and Stillbirths
Carl Marinus Nielsen, 1952 - 1952
Idaho, Deaths and Stillbirths
Carl Dee Nielsen, born Circa 1925
Idaho, Deaths and Stillbirths
Carl Marion Nielsen, 1895 - 1955
Utah, Veterans with Federal Service Buried in Utah, Territorial to 1966
Carl Eric Nielsen, 1923 - 1961
Utah, Veterans with Federal Service Buried in Utah, Territorial to 1966
Carl August Nielsen, 1886 - 1888
Norway Church Records, 1815-1938
Carl Johan Nielsen, born 1906
Norway Church Records, 1815-1938
Carl Anton Nielsen, 1828 - 1910
Norway Church Records, 1815-1938
Carl Gottfred Nielsen, 1859 - 1919
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- Carle Neilson
- Carleton Nieland
- Carlin Nieler
- Carlo Nieling
- Karel Nielson
- Karl Nielssen
- Carle Nilsson
- Dutch: Karel Nielsen
- Finnish: Karl Nielsen
- German: Karl Nielsen
- Norwegian: Karl Nielsen
- Swedish: Karl Nielsen


- Denmark 79%
- USA 12%
- Norway 6%
- Sweden 2%
- Other 1%
The first name "Carl" has its origins in the Germanic name "Karl," which is derived from the Old High German word "karal," meaning "man" or "free man." This name first appeared in various forms across Europe, particularly in Germany and Scandinavia, and has historical roots linked to nobility and leadership, as it was borne by several kings and emperors, including Charlemagne (Karl der Große). The name is often associated with strength and independence, reflecting the characteristics of those who initially bore it. Variations of the name include "Charles" in English and French, "Carlo" in Italian, and "Carlos" in Spanish, each adapting the original meaning while maintaining a connection to its roots. The pronunciation and spelling may vary, but the essence of the name as a symbol of manhood and freedom remains consistent across cultures.
The last name Nielsen is of Scandinavian origin, primarily found in Denmark and Norway, and is derived from the given name Niels, which is a variant of Nicholas, meaning "victory of the people." Historically, surnames in this region often indicated lineage, with Nielsen signifying "son of Niels." This patronymic naming convention reflects the common practice in Nordic cultures of using the father's name as a basis for the child's surname. Variations of Nielsen can be found across different countries and cultures, including Nielsen in Denmark, Nilsen in Norway, and Nilsson in Sweden, each reflecting local linguistic adaptations. The name is prevalent among descendants of Scandinavian immigrants in various parts of the world, particularly in the United States, where it has maintained its popularity. Overall, Nielsen embodies a rich cultural heritage linked to familial identity and historical roots in Northern Europe.
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