What is Nels short for?
In old records, Nels is usually short for Nelson. It can also stand for Cornelius and Nils. You will find it in American records, chiefly 1800s-1900s. The Nels-to-Nelson jump is easy to miss, so it is worth searching both when you hit a dead end.
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Does Nels always mean Nelson?+
Not always. Nels most often stands for Nelson, but it also appears for Cornelius and Nils. Confirm against the actual record before you rely on it.
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