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Nestphal Family History

Nestphal 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: Westphal, Westphall, Nestel, Nesta, Vestal, Westphalen, Westpfahl

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Where is the Nestphal family from?

You can see how Nestphal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nestphal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nestphal family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nestphal's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Nestphal families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Nestphal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nestphal 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Nestphal. 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 2 military records available for the last name Nestphal. For the veterans among your Nestphal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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