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Nessum Family History

Nessum 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: Newsum, Sessum, Ness, Nesser, Fossum, Nessen, Wassum, Jessup, Rossum

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Where is the Nessum family from?

You can see how Nessum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nessum family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nessum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Nessum family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Nessum's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Nessum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nessum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Nessum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nessum 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Nessum. 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 1 military records available for the last name Nessum. For the veterans among your Nessum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nessum lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Nessum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Nessum in 1976 was 75, and 94 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nessum 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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