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Neset Family History

Neset Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from a farmstead named Neset meaning ‘the headland’ (from the definite singular form of Old Norse nes).

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


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Where is the Neset family from?

You can see how Neset families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neset family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Neset families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Neset families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Neset's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Neset families in 1891.
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What did your Neset ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neset. 30% of Neset men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Neset women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Labor
    20%
  • Farm Work
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Neset family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 474 census records available for the last name Neset. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neset 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Neset. 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 61 military records available for the last name Neset. For the veterans among your Neset ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neset lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Neset life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Neset in 1965 was 72, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neset 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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