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Nesit Family History

Nesit 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: Nest, Nesbit, Best, Ness, Oest, Nesbitt, Nevin, Neat, Petit, Neri

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Where is the Nesit family from?

You can see how Nesit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nesit family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nesit families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Nesit family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Nesit's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Nesit families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nesit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Nesit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nesit 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Nesit. 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 9 military records available for the last name Nesit. For the veterans among your Nesit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nesit lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1994, in the United States, Nesit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Nesit in 1969 was 78, and 86 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nesit 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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