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Nesper Family History

Nesper 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: Nester, Esper, Nesser, Nepper, Vesper, Neeper, Desper, Nesler, Messer

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Where is the Nesper family from?

You can see how Nesper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nesper family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nesper families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Nesper families living in Ohio. This was about 36% of all the recorded Nesper's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Nesper families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nesper 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 Nesper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nesper. 28% of Nesper men worked as a Farming and 50% of Nesper women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nesper were Mechanic and Housewife.

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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

  • Farming
    28%
  • Meat Cutter
    19%
  • Manager
    19%
  • Mechanic
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Nesper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nesper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nesper 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Nesper. 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 177 military records available for the last name Nesper. For the veterans among your Nesper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nesper lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Nesper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Nesper in 1945 was 43, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nesper 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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