Ray Nelson: Genealogy, Obituaries, Marriages, Births

Ray Nelson is documented in 62 historical records spanning 1860-2014 across 19 cities — including Lethbridge, Saskatchewan, Unorganized territory, Tatamagouche East, Prince Albert, Melfort, Peace River South, Winnipeg, Long Lake, and Kindersley. Sources include 23 births, 22 censuses, and 17 obituaries. Discover your genealogy on MesAieux (YourFolks), one of the best platforms for ancestry research, focusing on Quebec and Canada. Trace your family tree and track the lives of individuals named Ray Nelson through these records — start uncovering your ancestors and build your complete family tree with Ray Nelson today.

Year Type Subject Location Source Results

abt. 1860

Birth

Ray Nelson

Undetermined location

Census of Canada, 1891

abt. 1860

Birth

Undetermined location

(Census of Canada, 1891)

abt. 1882

Birth

Ray Nelson

Undetermined location

Canadian Census of the Prairie Provinces, 1926

abt. 1882

Birth

Undetermined location

(Canadian Census of the Prairie Provinces, 1926)

abt. 1886

Birth

Ray Nelson

Undetermined location

Census of Canada, 1931

abt. 1886

Birth

Undetermined location

(Census of Canada, 1931)

abt. 1889

Birth

Ray Nelson

Undetermined location

Canadian Census of the Prairie Provinces, 1926

abt. 1889

Birth

Undetermined location

(Canadian Census of the Prairie Provinces, 1926)

1891

Census

Ray Nelson

Tatamagouche East, NS

Census of Canada, 1891

1891

Census

Tatamagouche East, NS

(Census of Canada, 1891)

abt. 1896

Birth

Ray Nelson

Undetermined location

Census of Canada, 1931

abt. 1896

Birth

Undetermined location

(Census of Canada, 1931)

abt. 1900

Birth

George-Ray Nelson

Undetermined location

Census of Canada, 1931

abt. 1900

Birth

Undetermined location

(Census of Canada, 1931)

abt. 1909

Birth

Ray Nelson

Undetermined location

Census of Canada, 1931

abt. 1909

Birth

Undetermined location

(Census of Canada, 1931)

abt. 1912

Birth

Ray Nelson

Undetermined location

Canadian Census of the Prairie Provinces, 1926

abt. 1912

Birth

Undetermined location

(Canadian Census of the Prairie Provinces, 1926)

abt. 1912

Birth

Ray Nelson

Undetermined location

Canadian Census of the Prairie Provinces, 1926

abt. 1912

Birth

Undetermined location

(Canadian Census of the Prairie Provinces, 1926)

abt. 1915

Birth

Ray Nelson

Undetermined location

Canadian Census of the Prairie Provinces, 1926

abt. 1915

Birth

Undetermined location

(Canadian Census of the Prairie Provinces, 1926)

abt. 1915

Birth

Ray Nelson

Undetermined location

Census of Canada, 1931

abt. 1915

Birth

Undetermined location

(Census of Canada, 1931)

abt. 1916

Birth

Ray Nelson

Undetermined location

Census of Canada, 1931

abt. 1916

Birth

Undetermined location

(Census of Canada, 1931)

abt. 1917

Birth

Marian-Ray Nelson

Undetermined location

Census of Canada, 1931

abt. 1917

Birth

Undetermined location

(Census of Canada, 1931)

abt. 1918

Birth

Ray Nelson

Undetermined location

Canadian Census of the Prairie Provinces, 1926

abt. 1918

Birth

Undetermined location

(Canadian Census of the Prairie Provinces, 1926)

abt. 1923

Birth

Ray Nelson

Undetermined location

Census of Canada, 1931

abt. 1923

Birth

Undetermined location

(Census of Canada, 1931)

abt. 1923

Birth

Ray Nelson

Undetermined location

Census of Canada, 1931

abt. 1923

Birth

Undetermined location

(Census of Canada, 1931)

abt. 1924

Birth

Le-Rey Nelson

Undetermined location

Census of Canada, 1931

abt. 1924

Birth

Undetermined location

(Census of Canada, 1931)

abt. 1924

Birth

Ray Nelson

Undetermined location

Census of Canada, 1931

abt. 1924

Birth

Undetermined location

(Census of Canada, 1931)

abt. 1925

Birth

Ray Nelson

Undetermined location

Canadian Census of the Prairie Provinces, 1926

abt. 1925

Birth

Undetermined location

(Canadian Census of the Prairie Provinces, 1926)

abt. 1926

Birth

Ray Nelson

Undetermined location

Census of Canada, 1931

abt. 1926

Birth

Undetermined location

(Census of Canada, 1931)

1926

Census

Ray Nelson

Prince Albert, SK

Canadian Census of the Prairie Provinces, 1926

1926

Census

Prince Albert, SK

(Canadian Census of the Prairie Provinces, 1926)

1926

Census

Ray Nelson

Melfort, SK

Canadian Census of the Prairie Provinces, 1926

1926

Census

Melfort, SK

(Canadian Census of the Prairie Provinces, 1926)

1926

Census

Ray Nelson

Peace River South, AB

Canadian Census of the Prairie Provinces, 1926

1926

Census

Peace River South, AB

(Canadian Census of the Prairie Provinces, 1926)

1926

Census

Ray Nelson

Lethbridge, AB

Canadian Census of the Prairie Provinces, 1926

1926

Census

Lethbridge, AB

(Canadian Census of the Prairie Provinces, 1926)

1926

Census

Ray Nelson & Pearl Nelson

Lethbridge, AB

Canadian Census of the Prairie Provinces, 1926

1926

Census

Lethbridge, AB

(Canadian Census of the Prairie Provinces, 1926)

1926

Census

Ray Nelson & Theresa Nelson

Winnipeg (City), MB

Canadian Census of the Prairie Provinces, 1926

1926

Census

Winnipeg (City), MB

(Canadian Census of the Prairie Provinces, 1926)

1926

Census

Ray Nelson

Long Lake, SK

Canadian Census of the Prairie Provinces, 1926

1926

Census

Long Lake, SK

(Canadian Census of the Prairie Provinces, 1926)

abt. 1927

Birth

Ralph-Ray Nelson

Undetermined location

Census of Canada, 1931

abt. 1927

Birth

Undetermined location

(Census of Canada, 1931)

abt. 1930

Birth

Rey Nelson

Undetermined location

Census of Canada, 1931

abt. 1930

Birth

Undetermined location

(Census of Canada, 1931)

abt. 1930

Birth

Ray Nelson

Undetermined location

Census of Canada, 1931

abt. 1930

Birth

Undetermined location

(Census of Canada, 1931)

1931

Census

Ray Nelson

Saskatchewan, SK

Census of Canada, 1931

1931

Census

Saskatchewan, SK

(Census of Canada, 1931)

1931

Census

Ray Nelson

Kindersley, SK

Census of Canada, 1931

1931

Census

Kindersley, SK

(Census of Canada, 1931)

1931

Census

Ray Nelson

Stephenson (Township), ON

Census of Canada, 1931

1931

Census

Stephenson (Township), ON

(Census of Canada, 1931)

1931

Census

Ray Nelson

Town of Goderich, ON

Census of Canada, 1931

1931

Census

Town of Goderich, ON

(Census of Canada, 1931)

1931

Census

Ray Nelson

Saskatchewan, SK

Census of Canada, 1931

1931

Census

Saskatchewan, SK

(Census of Canada, 1931)

1931

Census

Le-Rey Nelson

North Battleford, SK

Census of Canada, 1931

1931

Census

North Battleford, SK

(Census of Canada, 1931)

1931

Census

Ray Nelson

Springhill (Town), NS

Census of Canada, 1931

1931

Census

Springhill (Town), NS

(Census of Canada, 1931)

1931

Census

Ray Nelson

Hopewell Hill (Parish), NB

Census of Canada, 1931

1931

Census

Hopewell Hill (Parish), NB

(Census of Canada, 1931)

1931

Census

Rey Nelson

Unorganized territory, BC

Census of Canada, 1931

1931

Census

Unorganized territory, BC

(Census of Canada, 1931)

1931

Census

Ralph-Ray Nelson

Unorganized territory, BC

Census of Canada, 1931

1931

Census

Unorganized territory, BC

(Census of Canada, 1931)

1931

Census

Ray Nelson & Esther Nelson

Meacham (Village), SK

Census of Canada, 1931

1931

Census

Meacham (Village), SK

(Census of Canada, 1931)

1931

Census

Marian-Ray Nelson

Macleod, AB

Census of Canada, 1931

1931

Census

Macleod, AB

(Census of Canada, 1931)

1931

Census

George-Ray Nelson

Wakefield (Village), QC

Census of Canada, 1931

1931

Census

Wakefield (Village), QC

(Census of Canada, 1931)

1931

Census

Ray Nelson

North Kildonan (Municipality), MB

Census of Canada, 1931

1931

Census

North Kildonan (Municipality), MB

(Census of Canada, 1931)

Obituary of Oscar-Ray Nelson

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Oscar-Ray Nelson, spouse of Frances-J. Nelson, father of Regina Nelson, Brenda Nelson and Sandra Nelson, died.

Obituary: MMC Oscar Ray Nelson United States Navy Retired.Mr. Nelson joined the Navy on July 1, 1952. During his tour, he received the Combat Action Ribbon, Navy Commendation Medal, 2 Navy Achievement Medals, four Good Conduct Medals, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Armed [...]

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Obituary of Ray Nelson ( - 1991)

Ray Nelson, died on April 20, 1991.

Obituary: NELSON _In loving memory of Ray who passed away April 20, 1991 April 15th should have been your 50th birthday. Instead of celebrating we remember all the good times and happy memories we have of you. Love Mom, Marilyn, Phyllis, Debbie, Tammy, Cindy, Randy and families.

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Obituary of Gordon-Ray Nelson ( - 1947)

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Gordon-Ray Nelson, son of George and Edith, died on July 10, 1947.

Obituary: NELSON _ Gordon Ray July 10th, 1947 - November 26th, 2005 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Gordy. He was predeceased by his father George. Left to mourn is his loving family, wife Tina; stepson Robert; mother Edith; brother Ken (Sonja); aunts, uncles, cousins and many [...]

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Obituary of William-Ray Nelson (1927 - 2006)

William-Ray Nelson, born in 1927, spouse of Maree Nelson, father of Nancy, Ben, Ann, Susan, John, Bob, Becky, Don and Ray, died on August 4, 2006.

Obituary: Monroe - William Ray Nelson passed away peacefully on August 4, 2006 after an extended illness. Ray was born in Belton, South Carolina, on December 12, 1927 to the late George and Wyonea Nelson. The youngest of 11 children, Ray was typically referred to as ìBaby Ray.î His love for [...]

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Obituary of Willie-Ray Nelson (1928 - 2007)

Willie-Ray Nelson, born in 1928, spouse of Faye Nelson, father of Rick, Jeannie, Victor and Steve, died on May 15, 2007 at 79 years old.

Obituary: WILLIE RAY "PAT" NELSON, 79 Retired Plant Supervisor AUBURNDALE - Mr. Willie Ray "Pat" Nelson, age 79, (December 20, 1927) of Auburndale passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at the Auburndale Oaks Health Center of heart failure. Mr. Nelson was a native of Samson, Alabama and had been a resident [...]

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Obituary of Kenneth-Ray Nelson (1941 - 2007)

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Kenneth-Ray Nelson, born in 1941, spouse of Charlotte Nelson, died on September 25, 2007 at 66 years old.

Obituary: NELSON, Kenneth "Ken" Ray Kenneth "Ken" Ray Nelson passed away September 25, 2007 at the Vulcan Community Health Centre at the age of 66 years. Beloved husband of Charlotte Nelson of Milo, loving father of a daughter, Brooke Nelson (Joe Sabourin) of Calgary, a son Brady (JanLaree) Nelson and granddaughter [...]

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Obituary of Eugene-Ray Nelson

Eugene-Ray Nelson, died.

Obituary: EUGENE RAY NELSON, 73, New Smyrna Beach,an excavating foreman with Lakeview Excavating, died Tuesday.

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Obituary of Donald-Ray Nelson (1960 - 2010)

Donald-Ray Nelson, born in 1960, died on January 16, 2010 at 50 years old.

Obituary: FAYETTE Donald Ray Nelson, age 50, of Fayette, died Jan. 16, 2010, at DCH Regional Medical Center. Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Nelson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery with Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette directing. Visitation will be tonight from 6 to 8 [...]

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Obituary of Ray Nelson (1930 - 2010)

Ray Nelson, born in 1930, son of Elmer and Anna, father of Matt, Ken, Janice and Joy, died on March 23, 2010.

Obituary: NELSON , Ray Garfield Ambrose Ray was born to Anna and Elmer Nelson at Clearwater Lake, Saskatchewan on January 19, 1930 and passed away at the Strathmore Hospital on March 23, 2010. He is survived by Mona, his devoted wife of fifty-seven years; his children Joy (Henry) Tunke, Janice (Randy) [...]

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Obituary of Ray Nelson

Ray Nelson, died at 20 years old.

Obituary: Nelson - In loving memory of Ray who passed away 20 years ago today. Always a thought and many a tear For one we miss and love so dear The sudden way you had to die We shall always remember and wonder why To know we never said goodbye Will [...]

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Obituary of Gary-Ray Nelson

Gary-Ray Nelson, died.

Obituary: <!-- FH = SHelton-Hunt Funeral Home 731-784-1414 -->Gary Ray Nelson , 65, Humboldt, TN, died 08-21-2011. Arrangements: SHelton-Hunt Funeral Home 731-784-1414.

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Obituary of Jonny-Ray Nelson (1976 - 2011)

Jonny-Ray Nelson, born in 1976, died on August 31, 2011 at 35 years old.

Obituary: Jonny Ray Nelson, 35, Centre, died Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2011.He was a landscaper.He is survived by his family.Funeral will be today at 3 p.m. at Perry Funeral Home Chapel. Burial in Cherokee Memory Gardens.

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Obituary of Jonny-Ray Nelson

Jonny-Ray Nelson, died at 35 years old.

Obituary: Centre - Funeral services for Jonny Ray Nelson, 35, will be 3 p.m. today at Perry Funeral Home Chapel. Mr. Nelson died August 31, 2011, in Nags Head, N.C.

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Obituary of Ray Nelson (1927 - 2012)

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Ray Nelson, born in 1927, spouse of Beverley Nelson, son of Henry and Elsie, father of Ian and Greg, died on April 22, 2012 at 16 years old.

Obituary: NELSON, Ray WillieDecember 4, 1927 - April 22, 2012Regimental # 15188Ray passed away peacefully at Mt. St. Mary Hospital on April 22, 2012 following a lengthy illness. Ray was delivered by his grandmother at Sec.32-Tp.34-Rge.4.-W.2 Sturgis, Saskatchewan in the family farm house. He was predeceased by his parents Henry and [...]

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Obituary of Tiny-Ray Nelson ( - 2013)

Tiny-Ray Nelson, spouse of Vicki Nelson, son of Gene and Estelle, father of Alicia, Altoona and Robin, died on November 29, 2013.

Obituary: Graveside will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Mt. Pisgah at Moody's Chapel for Tiny Ray Nelson, 56, Altoona, who died Friday, Nov. 29, 2013. The Revs. Mann Watkins and Joe Walker will officiate. Morgan Funeral Chapel and Crematory is directing.Tiny was greatly loved and will be sorely missed. He [...]

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Obituary of Ray Nelson ( - 1957)

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Ray Nelson, spouse of Laurie Njaa, son of Allan and Margaret, died on September 20, 1957.

Obituary: NELSON, Ray W. A.September 20, 1957 – July 27, 2014Ray Nelson was born and grew up in Regina, attended SIAST in Moose Jaw, and was employed for many years in Saskatoon as a Structural Technologist. Ray enjoyed his work, reading, travelling, theatre, food and wine. He was a longtime member [...]

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Obituary of Ray Nelson ( - 1957)

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Ray Nelson, spouse of Laurie Njaa, son of Allan and Margaret, died on September 20, 1957.

Obituary: Ray W. A. NelsonSeptember 20, 1957 – July 27, 2014Ray Nelson was born and grew up in Regina, attended SIAST in Moose Jaw, and was employed for many years in Saskatoon as a Structural Technologist. Ray enjoyed his work, reading, travelling, theatre, food and wine. He was a longtime member [...]

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What are the most common first names in Nelson family?

The most popular first names associated with the Nelson surname and their share of records are listed below.

First name Popularity
John 1.15%
Robert 1.04%
William 0.84%
Mary 0.82%
James 0.7%
Margaret 0.54%
George 0.48%
Thomas 0.45%
Charles 0.44%
Richard 0.41%
Donald 0.38%
Joseph 0.38%
Elizabeth 0.36%
Dorothy 0.34%
Ruth 0.34%
David 0.33%
Jean 0.33%
Edward 0.31%
Ronald 0.31%
Betty 0.3%

The most popular first names associated with the Nelson surname and their share of records are listed below.

First name Popularity
John 1.15%
Robert 1.04%
William 0.84%
Mary 0.82%
James 0.7%
Margaret 0.54%
George 0.48%
Thomas 0.45%
Charles 0.44%
Richard 0.41%
Donald 0.38%
Joseph 0.38%
Elizabeth 0.36%
Dorothy 0.34%
Ruth 0.34%
David 0.33%
Jean 0.33%
Edward 0.31%
Ronald 0.31%
Betty 0.3%

These percentages represent the proportion of all genealogy records with the Nelson who bear each given name, based on the 7042 available.

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