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Nesselrode Family History

Nesselrode 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: Nesselrodt, Nestlerode, Eckenrode, Nesser, Hesselgrave, Kesselring

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Where is the Nesselrode family from?

You can see how Nesselrode families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nesselrode family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nesselrode families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Nesselrode families living in Kansas. This was about 88% of all the recorded Nesselrode's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Nesselrode families in 1880.
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What did your Nesselrode ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nesselrode. 100% of Nesselrode men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Nesselrode family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 588 census records available for the last name Nesselrode. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nesselrode 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Nesselrode. 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 850 military records available for the last name Nesselrode. For the veterans among your Nesselrode ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nesselrode lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Nesselrode life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Nesselrode in 1964 was 80, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nesselrode

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nesselrode 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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