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Nesti Family History

Nesti 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: Nesta, Nest, Nesci, Netti, Best, Ness, Oest, Nestor, Neat, Netz

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Where is the Nesti family from?

You can see how Nesti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nesti family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Nesti families living in Montana. This was about 15% of all the recorded Nesti's in USA. Montana and 2 other states had the highest population of Nesti families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nesti 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 Nesti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nesti. 100% of Nesti men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Nesti women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Nesti family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 430 census records available for the last name Nesti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nesti 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 409 immigration records available for the last name Nesti. 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 118 military records available for the last name Nesti. For the veterans among your Nesti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nesti lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Nesti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Nesti in 1966 was 65, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nesti

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nesti 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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