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Nesinger Family History

Nesinger 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: Kesinger, Messinger, Beringer, Reisinger, Basinger, Bedinger, Singer

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Where is the Nesinger family from?

You can see how Nesinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nesinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nesinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Nesinger families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 36% of all the recorded Nesinger's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Nesinger families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Nesinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nesinger 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Nesinger. 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 14 military records available for the last name Nesinger. For the veterans among your Nesinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nesinger lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Nesinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Nesinger in 1970 was 93, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nesinger 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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