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Nessinger Family History

Nessinger 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: Messinger, Hessinger, Bessinger, Wessinger, Kessinger, Essinger

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Where is the Nessinger family from?

You can see how Nessinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nessinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Nessinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Nessinger family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Nessinger's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Nessinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nessinger 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 Nessinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nessinger. 100% of Nessinger men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Nessinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 289 census records available for the last name Nessinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nessinger 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Nessinger. 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 79 military records available for the last name Nessinger. For the veterans among your Nessinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nessinger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Nessinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Nessinger in 1965 was 35, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nessinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nessinger 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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