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Nosteby Family History

Nosteby 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: Moseby, Ostby, Oster, Postel, Notte, Osten, Mosley, Koster, Noser

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Where is the Nosteby family from?

You can see how Nosteby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nosteby family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nosteby family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Nosteby's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Nosteby families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nosteby 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 8 census records available for the last name Nosteby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nosteby 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Nosteby. 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 1 military records available for the last name Nosteby. For the veterans among your Nosteby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nosteby lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1972, in the United States, Nosteby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Nosteby in 1966 was 89, and 79 in 1972.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nosteby 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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