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Nesenger Family History

Nesenger 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: Messenger, Senger, Kesinger, Messinger, Beringer, Seiger, Sanger

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Where is the Nesenger family from?

You can see how Nesenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nesenger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nesenger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Nesenger families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Nesenger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Nesenger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nesenger 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 58 census records available for the last name Nesenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nesenger 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Nesenger. 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 15 military records available for the last name Nesenger. For the veterans among your Nesenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nesenger lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1986, in the United States, Nesenger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Nesenger in 1967 was 85, and 74 in 1986.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nesenger 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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