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Neswold Family History

Neswold 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: Newbold, Nespoli, Oswald, Nestor, Ewald, Wold, Reynold, Penfold

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Where is the Neswold family from?

You can see how Neswold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neswold family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Neswold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Neswold family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Neswold's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Neswold families in 1880.
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What did your Neswold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Neswold. 100% of Neswold men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Neswold family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Neswold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neswold 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Neswold. 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 28 military records available for the last name Neswold. For the veterans among your Neswold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neswold lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Neswold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Neswold in 1972 was 65, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neswold 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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