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Nesselroad Family History

Nesselroad 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: Nesselrodt, Kesselman, Nesser, Wesselman, Kesselring, Esselman

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Where is the Nesselroad family from?

You can see how Nesselroad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nesselroad family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Nesselroad families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Nesselroad family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Nesselroad's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Nesselroad families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nesselroad 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 Nesselroad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nesselroad. 25% of Nesselroad men worked as a Farming and 100% of Nesselroad women worked as a 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

  • Farming
    25%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Nesselroad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nesselroad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nesselroad 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Nesselroad. 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 301 military records available for the last name Nesselroad. For the veterans among your Nesselroad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nesselroad lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Nesselroad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Nesselroad in 1962 was 58, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nesselroad 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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