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Nehse Family History

Nehse Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Neese, Nese, Neuse, Nease, Neve, Mehle, Ness, Reese, Jesse, Meise

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Where is the Nehse family from?

You can see how Nehse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nehse family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nehse family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Nehse's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Nehse families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nehse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Nehse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Nehse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nehse census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 26 immigration records available for the last name Nehse. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 63 military records available for the last name Nehse. For the veterans among your Nehse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nehse lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2002, in the United States, Nehse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Nehse in 1987 was 84, and 75 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nehse ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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