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Nestlerode Family History

Nestlerode Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Nesselrode (see Nesselrodt).

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


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Where is the Nestlerode family from?

You can see how Nestlerode families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nestlerode family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Nestlerode families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Nestlerode family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Nestlerode's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Nestlerode families in 1840.
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What did your Nestlerode ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nestlerode. 53% of Nestlerode men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    53%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Brakeman
    12%

What Nestlerode family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 872 census records available for the last name Nestlerode. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nestlerode 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Nestlerode. 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 341 military records available for the last name Nestlerode. For the veterans among your Nestlerode ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nestlerode lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Nestlerode life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Nestlerode in 1944 was 32, and 86 in 2004.

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