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Nesom Family History

Nesom Surname Meaning

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Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Nesom family from?

You can see how Nesom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nesom family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nesom families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 46 Nesom families living in Yorkshire. This was about 61% of all the recorded Nesom's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Nesom families in 1891.
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What did your Nesom ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Nesom. 100% of Nesom men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Nesom women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Nesom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Nesom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nesom 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Nesom. 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 291 military records available for the last name Nesom. For the veterans among your Nesom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nesom lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Nesom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Nesom in 1961 was 56, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nesom 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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