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Nestler Family History

Nestler Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for a maker of strings and laces from Middle High German Middle Low German nestel ‘(shoe)lace drawstring’.

It combines the term for lace or drawstring with the agent suffix -er, indicating a person who makes or deals with that item.

This etymology reflects the historical significance of craftsmanship in the production of footwear and related accessories.

Understanding the origins of names like this reveals the cultural and economic activities of the time.

Such occupational names were commonly used to identify trades and professions in medieval societies.

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


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You can see how Nestler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nestler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Nestler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Nestler families living in Yorkshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Nestler's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Nestler families in 1891.
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What did your Nestler ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Nestler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nestler 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Nestler. 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 Nestler. For the veterans among your Nestler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nestler lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Nestler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Nestler in 1944 was 27, and 79 in 2004.

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