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Nesslie Family History

Nesslie 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: Lesslie, Leslie, Emslie, Nessler, Jessie, Nuessle, Nestle, Ness

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Where is the Nesslie family from?

You can see how Nesslie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nesslie family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nesslie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Nesslie families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Nesslie's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Nesslie families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Nesslie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nesslie 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Nesslie. 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 2 military records available for the last name Nesslie. For the veterans among your Nesslie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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