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Nesgood Family History

Nesgood 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: Osgood, Bedgood, De Good, Nestor, Newbold, Good, Henwood, Elwood

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Where is the Nesgood family from?

You can see how Nesgood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nesgood family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nesgood family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Nesgood's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nesgood families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nesgood 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 Nesgood ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shipfitter Helper and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nesgood. 100% of Nesgood men worked as a Shipfitter Helper and 100% of Nesgood women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Shipfitter Helper
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Nesgood family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Nesgood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nesgood 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Nesgood. 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 22 military records available for the last name Nesgood. For the veterans among your Nesgood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nesgood lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Nesgood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Nesgood in 1967 was 69, and 86 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nesgood 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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