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Nessmann Family History

Nessmann 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: Tessmann, Rossmann, Messman, Weissmann, Wissmann, Neumann, Hessman

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Where is the Nessmann family from?

You can see how Nessmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nessmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nessmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Nessmann families living in Minnesota. This was about 80% of all the recorded Nessmann's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Nessmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nessmann 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 Nessmann ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Handy Man
    100%

What Nessmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Nessmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nessmann 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Nessmann. 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 74 military records available for the last name Nessmann. For the veterans among your Nessmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nessmann lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1997, in the United States, Nessmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Nessmann in 1976 was 91, and 79 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nessmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nessmann 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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