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Nesler Family History

Nesler Surname Meaning

South German: variant of Nessler.

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


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Where is the Nesler family from?

You can see how Nesler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nesler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nesler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Nesler families living in Norfolk. This was about 44% of all the recorded Nesler's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Nesler families in 1891.
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What did your Nesler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Nesler. 100% of Nesler men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Nesler 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Houseduties (unpaid)
    25%

What Nesler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Nesler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nesler 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 385 immigration records available for the last name Nesler. 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 518 military records available for the last name Nesler. For the veterans among your Nesler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nesler lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Nesler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Nesler in 1953 was 28, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nesler 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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