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Nestling Family History

Nestling 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: Westling, Etling, Ostling, Wessling, Eastling, Kesting, Dettling

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Where is the Nestling family from?

You can see how Nestling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nestling family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Nestling families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Nestling families living in Herefordshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Nestling's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Nestling families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nestling 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 290 census records available for the last name Nestling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nestling 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Nestling. 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 15 military records available for the last name Nestling. For the veterans among your Nestling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nestling lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1990, in the United States, Nestling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Nestling in 1977 was 77, and 87 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nestling 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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