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Nesslage Family History

Nesslage 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: Delage, Westlake, Lestage, Nessler, Lesage, Eveslage, Kerslake

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Where is the Nesslage family from?

You can see how Nesslage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nesslage family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nesslage families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Nesslage families living in Michigan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Nesslage's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Nesslage families in 1880.
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What did your Nesslage ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Nesslage family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 280 census records available for the last name Nesslage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nesslage 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Nesslage. 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 57 military records available for the last name Nesslage. For the veterans among your Nesslage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nesslage lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Nesslage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Nesslage in 1966 was 70, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nesslage

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nesslage 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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