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Nesline Family History

Nesline 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: Newlin, Exline, Leslie, De Line, Heslin, Henline, Redline, Meline

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Where is the Nesline family from?

You can see how Nesline families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nesline family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Nesline families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Nesline families living in Northumberland. This was about 30% of all the recorded Nesline's in United Kingdom. Northumberland and 2 other counties had the highest population of Nesline families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nesline 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 Nesline ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nesline. 22% of Nesline men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Foreman
    15%

What Nesline family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 648 census records available for the last name Nesline. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nesline 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Nesline. 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 131 military records available for the last name Nesline. For the veterans among your Nesline ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nesline lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Nesline life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Nesline in 1962 was 69, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nesline

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nesline 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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