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Nesaw Family History

Nesaw 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: Besaw, Ness, Neal, Neman, Neat, Deshaw, Cesar, New, Cesa, Mesa

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Where is the Nesaw family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nesaw 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 Nesaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nesaw. 100% of Nesaw men worked as a Miner.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    100%

What Nesaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Nesaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nesaw 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Nesaw. 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 13 military records available for the last name Nesaw. For the veterans among your Nesaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nesaw lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Nesaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Nesaw in 1967 was 72, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nesaw 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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