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Nesdale Family History

Nesdale 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: Needle, Teesdale, Nestle, Teasdale, Neale, Tisdale, Sale, Dale

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Where is the Nesdale family from?

You can see how Nesdale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nesdale family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Nesdale families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Nesdale families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nesdale's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Nesdale families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 673 census records available for the last name Nesdale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nesdale 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Nesdale. 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 111 military records available for the last name Nesdale. For the veterans among your Nesdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nesdale lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Nesdale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Nesdale in 1964 was 73, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nesdale 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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