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Nesbaum Family History

Nesbaum 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: Neubaum, Nusbaum, Nussbaum, Elbaum, Welbaum, Neibaur, Baum, Nesbitt

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Where is the Nesbaum family from?

You can see how Nesbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nesbaum family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Nesbaum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Nesbaum families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Nesbaum's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Nesbaum families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nesbaum 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 327 census records available for the last name Nesbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nesbaum 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Nesbaum. 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 24 military records available for the last name Nesbaum. For the veterans among your Nesbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nesbaum lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Nesbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Nesbaum in 1968 was 85, and 92 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nesbaum 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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