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Nesley Family History

Nesley 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: Wesley, Hesley, Nedley, Negley, Lesley, Nesler, Besley, Nealey

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Where is the Nesley family from?

You can see how Nesley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nesley family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Nesley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Nesley families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Nesley's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Nesley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nesley 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 Nesley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nesley. 100% of Nesley 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
    100%

What Nesley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nesley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nesley 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Nesley. 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 166 military records available for the last name Nesley. For the veterans among your Nesley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nesley lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Nesley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Nesley in 1965 was 88, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nesley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nesley 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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