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Nesling Family History

Nesling Surname Meaning

see Nessling.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Nesling family from?

You can see how Nesling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nesling family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Nesling families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 29 Nesling families living in Suffolk. This was about 85% of all the recorded Nesling's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Nesling families in 1891.
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What did your Nesling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Nesling. 50% of Nesling men worked as a General Labourer and 90% of Nesling women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nesling were Farmer and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Housewife
    10%

What Nesling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nesling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nesling 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Nesling. 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 169 military records available for the last name Nesling. For the veterans among your Nesling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nesling lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nesling 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nesling

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