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Neste Family History

Neste 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: Nester, Beste, Nestel, Nesta, Nese, Neske, Nest, Nestle, Neve, Best

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Where is the Neste family from?

You can see how Neste families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neste family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Neste families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Neste families living in Kent. This was about 32% of all the recorded Neste's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Neste families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neste 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 Neste ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neste. 36% of Neste men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Neste women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neste were Farm Laborer and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    33%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    40%
  • Clerical
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Waitress
    20%

What Neste family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Neste. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neste 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 392 immigration records available for the last name Neste. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Neste. For the veterans among your Neste ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neste lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Neste life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Neste in 1963 was 73, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Neste

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neste 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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