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Nessl Family History

Nessl 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: Ness, Nessel, Neal, Neill, Kessel, Jesse, Nasso, Nebel, Hessel, Noss

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Where is the Nessl family from?

You can see how Nessl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nessl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nessl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Nessl families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Nessl's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nessl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nessl 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 Nessl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nessl. 50% of Nessl women worked as a 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Nessl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Nessl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nessl 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Nessl. 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 125 military records available for the last name Nessl. For the veterans among your Nessl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nessl lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Nessl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Nessl in 1966 was 87, and 87 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nessl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nessl 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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