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Nessle Family History

Nessle 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: Nessler, Nuessle, Nestle, Ness, Nissley, Jesse, Tessler, Fessler

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Where is the Nessle family from?

You can see how Nessle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nessle family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Nessle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Nessle families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Nessle's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nessle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nessle 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 Nessle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nessle. 100% of Nessle men worked as a Proprietor and 43% of Nessle women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Secretary
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%

What Nessle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 672 census records available for the last name Nessle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nessle 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Nessle. 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 123 military records available for the last name Nessle. For the veterans among your Nessle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nessle lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Nessle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Nessle in 1964 was 88, and 92 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nessle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nessle 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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