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Nesk Family History

Nesk 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, Nese, Neske, Nest, Beck, Heck, Neve, Peck, Best, Oest

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Where is the Nesk family from?

You can see how Nesk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nesk family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Nesk families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Nesk family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nesk's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Nesk families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nesk 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 125 census records available for the last name Nesk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nesk 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Nesk. 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 10 military records available for the last name Nesk. For the veterans among your Nesk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nesk lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1980, in the United States, Nesk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Nesk in 1968 was 80, and 70 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nesk 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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