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Nestmann Family History

Nestmann 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: Oestmann, Neumann, Westman, Heitmann, Tessmann, Wesemann, Dettmann

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Where is the Nestmann family from?

You can see how Nestmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nestmann family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nestmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Nestmann families living in Missouri. This was about 47% of all the recorded Nestmann's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Nestmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nestmann 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 178 census records available for the last name Nestmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nestmann 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Nestmann. 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 184 military records available for the last name Nestmann. For the veterans among your Nestmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nestmann lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Nestmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Nestmann in 1970 was 32, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nestmann 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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