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Nessin Family History

Nessin 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: Tessin, Nessen, Pessin, Nesson, Zessin, Lessin, Ness, Newlin, Nelson

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Where is the Nessin family from?

You can see how Nessin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nessin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nessin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Nessin families living in Louisiana. This was about 86% of all the recorded Nessin's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Nessin families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Nessin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nessin 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Nessin. 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 30 military records available for the last name Nessin. For the veterans among your Nessin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nessin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Nessin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Nessin in 1965 was 65, and 83 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nessin 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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