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Nessner Family History

Nessner 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: Messner, Nesser, Nessler, Essner, Gessner, Wessner, Lessner, Kessner

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Where is the Nessner family from?

You can see how Nessner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nessner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Nessner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Nessner families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 29% of all the recorded Nessner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Nessner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nessner 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 Nessner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nessner. 60% of Nessner men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Nessner women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Machinist
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Nessner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Nessner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nessner 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Nessner. 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 42 military records available for the last name Nessner. For the veterans among your Nessner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nessner lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Nessner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Nessner in 1966 was 70, and 99 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nessner 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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