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Nesson Family History

Nesson Surname Meaning

Irish: probably a shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Naois (see McNeese).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Nesson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nesson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nesson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Nesson families living in Cheshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Nesson's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Nesson families in 1891.
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What did your Nesson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nesson. 100% of Nesson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 578 immigration records available for the last name Nesson. 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 227 military records available for the last name Nesson. For the veterans among your Nesson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nesson lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Nesson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Nesson in 1951 was 47, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nesson 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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