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Matilda Meeks (born Nielson), 1886 - 1962
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Matilda (nickname Tillie) Neubauer (born Nielson), 1893 - 1970
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Matilda "Tillie" Coon (born Nielson), 1879 - 1947
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Matilda "Tillie" Coon (born Nielson), 1879 - 1947
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Matilda Jones-Bascom-Atwood (born Nielson), 1901 - 1998
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Matilda "Tillie" Coon (born Nielson), 1879 - 1947
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Matilda "Tillie" Coon (born Nielson), 1879 - 1947
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Matilda Marie Peterson (born Nielson), 1855 - 1955
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Matilda Lilliam (twin) Nielson, 1909 - 1909
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Matilda Olsson (Anderson) (born Nielson), 1851 - 1915
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Matilda Marie Peterson (born Nielsen), 1855 - 1955
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Matilda Nielsine Marie Peterson (born Nielsen), 1855 - 1955
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Matilda Nielsine Marie Peterson (born Nielsen), 1855 - 1955
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Matilda Lilliam Nielson, 1909 - 1909
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Matilda Lilliam Nielson, 1909 - 1909
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Matilda Geerge Nielson (born Sorenson), Circa 1884 - 1966
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Matilda Nielson, Circa 1903 - 1943
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Matilda Nielson, died 1909
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Matilda Nielson, died 1909
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Matilda Emma Nielson, Circa 1890 - 1908
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Matilda Nielson, Circa 1847 - 1911
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Matilda Nielson in The morning news - Aug 24 1893
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Matilda Nielson in Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW) - May 12 1908
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Matilda Nielson in The Deseret News - Nov 18 1964
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Matilda C. Nielson in The Salt Lake herald. - Aug 26 1896
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Matilda Nielson, 1857 - 1933
Michigan DeathsMatilda Nielson, Circa 1867 - 1869
Michigan DeathsMatilda Nielson, Circa 1865 - 1869
Michigan DeathsMatilda Nielson, Circa 1862 - 1869
Michigan DeathsMatilda R Wetterau (born Nielson), 1898 - 1981
BillionGravesMatilda A Nielson (born Schwarz), 1869 - 1958
BillionGravesElise Mathilde Larsen (born Nielsen), 1868 - 1906
FamilySearch Family TreeGena Matilda Sorenson (born Neilson), 1884 - 1966
FamilySearch Family TreeMaria Mathilda Johnson (born Oman), 1847 - 1882
FamilySearch Family TreeMaren Castorine Mathilde Jacobsen (born Andersen), 1850 - 1929
FamilySearch Family TreeNora Matilda Nielson, 1891 - 1951
Geni World Family TreeMatilda Nielson, 1853 - 1937
Geni World Family TreeOliva Matilda Bowden (born Nielson), 1884 - 1949
Geni World Family TreeSarah Matilda (Sadie) Nielson, 1876 - 1947
Geni World Family TreeMatilda Nielson, 1861 - 1943
Washington, Death Certificates, 1907-1960Matilda Johnson, Circa 1847 - 1933
Washington, Death Certificates, 1907-1960
Matilda R Wetteran, born Circa 1899
1950 United States Federal Census
Matilda S Nielson, born Circa 1926
1950 United States Federal Census
Matilda J Nielson, born Circa 1874
1950 United States Federal Census
Matilda H Nielson, born Circa 1881
1950 United States Federal Census
Matilda Nielson, died 1917
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Matilda Nielson, born Circa 1873
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Matilda Nielson
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Matilda Charlotte Nielson
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Matilda Nielson, born Circa 1894
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Matilda Nielson, born Circa 1885
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Matilda H Nielson, born Circa 1878
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Matilda Nielson, born Circa 1880
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Matilda Mae Nielson, 1912 - 1983
California Deaths, 1940 - 1997
Matilda Lawson, 1865 - 1942
California Deaths, 1940 - 1997
Matilda K Dahl, 1884 - 1957
California Deaths, 1940 - 1997
Matilda Nielson, 1887 - 1974
California Deaths, 1940 - 1997
Matilda Nielson, born Circa 1880
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Matilda Nielson, born Circa 1900
1926 Canada Census of Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba
Matilda Nielson, born Circa 1858
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- Mathilda Neelson
- Mattie Neelson
- Matylda Neelson
- Tilda Neelson
- Arabic: ماتيلدا نيلسون (Mātīldā Nīlsun)
- Japanese: マチルダ・ニールソン (Machiruda Nīruson)
- Russian: Матильда Нильсон (Matilda Nilsen)


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- Sweden 5%
- Denmark 2%
- Canada 1%
- Other 2%
The name Matilda has its origins in the Germanic elements "maht," meaning "might" or "strength," and "hild," meaning "battle," which together convey the meaning "mighty in battle." This name first appeared in medieval Europe, particularly in regions that are now part of Germany and England, and it gained popularity through the influence of several historical figures, including Matilda of Flanders, the wife of William the Conqueror, and Empress Matilda, the daughter of Henry I of England. The name is often associated with strong, independent women, reflecting the powerful figures who bore it. Variations of Matilda can be found across different cultures, including Mathilde in French and German, Matilde in Italian and Spanish, and Maud in English, which is derived from the Old English form of the name. Each variation may carry slight differences in pronunciation and spelling, but they all retain the essence of strength and resilience inherent in the original name.
The last name Nielson is of Scandinavian origin, particularly prevalent in Denmark and Norway, where it is derived from the given name Niels, a variant of Nicholas, meaning "victory of the people." Historically, surnames in this region often indicated lineage, with Nielson signifying "son of Niels." This patronymic naming convention reflects the common practice of identifying individuals by their father's name, which was a significant aspect of social structure in these cultures. Variations of the surname can be found across different countries and languages, including Nielsen, Nilsen, and Nielssen, each reflecting regional linguistic differences in spelling and pronunciation. The name has also spread to other parts of the world, particularly through immigration, leading to its presence in the United States and other countries, where it retains its Scandinavian roots while adapting to local naming conventions.
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