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Nestir Family History

Nestir 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: Nestor, Nester, Tester, Netter, Bester, Pester, Lester, Vester, Nasir

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Where is the Nestir family from?

You can see how Nestir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nestir family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Nestir families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Nestir family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nestir's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Nestir families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nestir 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 24 census records available for the last name Nestir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nestir 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Nestir. 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 3 military records available for the last name Nestir. For the veterans among your Nestir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nestir lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Nestir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Nestir in 1981 was 50, and 38 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nestir 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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