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Nesland Family History

Nesland 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: Newland, Netland, Neeland, Neyland, Osland, Berland, Norland, Eland

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Where is the Nesland family from?

You can see how Nesland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nesland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Nesland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Nesland families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nesland's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Nesland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nesland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nesland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nesland. 34% of Nesland men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Nesland women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nesland were Farming and Maid.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Manager
    13%
  • Farming
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Nesland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nesland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nesland 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Nesland. 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 175 military records available for the last name Nesland. For the veterans among your Nesland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nesland lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Nesland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Nesland in 1963 was 62, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nesland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nesland 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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