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Nesemann Family History

Nesemann 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: Wesemann, Rosemann, Seemann, Neumann, Neeman, Tessmann, Hegemann

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Where is the Nesemann family from?

You can see how Nesemann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nesemann family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Nesemann families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Nesemann's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Nesemann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nesemann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nesemann ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Nesemann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nesemann 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Nesemann. 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 114 military records available for the last name Nesemann. For the veterans among your Nesemann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nesemann lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Nesemann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Nesemann in 1968 was 74, and 75 in 2003.

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