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Nese Family History

Nese Surname Meaning

Norwegian: variant of Ness.

Italian: possibly from a short form of a habitational name ending with the suffix -ese such as Bolognese.

Italian: from a short form of a personal name such as Agnese (see Agnes).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Nese family from?

You can see how Nese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nese family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nese families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Nese families living in Derbyshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Nese's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Nese families in 1891.
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What did your Nese ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nese. 100% of Nese women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Nese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nese 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 510 immigration records available for the last name Nese. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Nese. For the veterans among your Nese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nese lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Nese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Nese in 1941 was 43, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nese 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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