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Neslen Family History

Neslen Surname Meaning

see Nessling.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Neslen family from?

You can see how Neslen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neslen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Neslen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Neslen families living in Suffolk. This was about 81% of all the recorded Neslen's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Neslen families in 1891.
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What did your Neslen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Neslen. 67% of Neslen 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
    67%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Neslen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 766 census records available for the last name Neslen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neslen 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Neslen. 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 127 military records available for the last name Neslen. For the veterans among your Neslen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neslen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Neslen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Neslen in 1964 was 68, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neslen 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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