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Nescher Family History

Nescher Name 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: Lescher, Mescher, Escher, Tescher, Becher, Letcher, Esther, Ascher

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Where is the Nescher family from?

You can see how Nescher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nescher family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Nescher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nescher family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nescher's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Nescher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nescher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nescher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nescher. 50% of Nescher men worked as a Manager. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%
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What Nescher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Nescher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nescher 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Nescher. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Nescher. For the veterans among your Nescher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nescher lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Nescher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Nescher in 1971 was 82, and 63 in 2000.

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