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Nesar Family History

Nesar 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: Cesar, Lesar, Near, Tesar, Bear, Caesar, Ness, Dear, Nestor, Neal

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Where is the Nesar family from?

You can see how Nesar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nesar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Nesar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Nesar family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nesar's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Nesar families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nesar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Nesar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nesar 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Nesar. 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 2 military records available for the last name Nesar. For the veterans among your Nesar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nesar lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2001, in the United States, Nesar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Nesar in 1997 was 87, and 69 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nesar 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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