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Neser Family History

Neser 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: Noser, Nester, Oeser, Leser, Keser, Nesser, Neeser, Naser, Neuser

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Where is the Neser family from?

You can see how Neser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neser family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Neser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 5 Neser families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Neser's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Neser families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neser 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 Neser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neser. 29% of Neser men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Neser women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neser were Chauffeur and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Helper
    15%
  • Stock Clerk
    15%
  • Chauffeur
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Neser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 875 census records available for the last name Neser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neser 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 286 immigration records available for the last name Neser. 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 388 military records available for the last name Neser. For the veterans among your Neser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neser lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Neser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Neser in 1952 was 49, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Neser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neser 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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