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Nesis Family History

Nesis 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: Ness, Neis, Nelis, Nevis, Reis, Lewis, Melis, Meis, Regis, Nevin

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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Nesis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nesis 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Nesis. 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 7 military records available for the last name Nesis. For the veterans among your Nesis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nesis lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2001, in the United States, Nesis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Nesis in 1981 was 93, and 65 in 2001.

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