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Nessa Family History

Nessa Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from either of two farms so named in Rogaland in Old Norse Nezi of unexplained etymology.

Indian (West Bengal) and Bangladeshi: variant of Nisa.

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


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Where is the Nessa family from?

You can see how Nessa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nessa family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nessa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Nessa families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nessa's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Nessa families in 1891.
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What did your Nessa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nessa. 37% of Nessa men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Nessa women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Farming
    19%
  • H Hand
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nessa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nessa 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Nessa. 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 71 military records available for the last name Nessa. For the veterans among your Nessa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nessa lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Nessa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Nessa in 1960 was 84, and 72 in 2004.

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