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Nesten Family History

Nesten 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: Nester, Westen, Nestel, Nessen, Kesten, Esten, Kasten, Nestor, Osten

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Where is the Nesten family from?

You can see how Nesten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nesten family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Nesten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Nesten family living in Suffolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Nesten's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Nesten families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nesten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Nesten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nesten 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Nesten. 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 14 military records available for the last name Nesten. For the veterans among your Nesten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nesten lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1992, in the United States, Nesten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Nesten in 1969 was 88, and 88 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nesten 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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