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Nesselhauf Family History

Nesselhauf 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: Kesselman, Wesselmann, Nesseth, Wesselman, Westerhaus, Nissenbaum

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Where is the Nesselhauf family from?

You can see how Nesselhauf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nesselhauf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nesselhauf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Nesselhauf families living in Ohio. This was about 62% of all the recorded Nesselhauf's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Nesselhauf families in 1880.
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What did your Nesselhauf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nesselhauf. 43% of Nesselhauf men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Nesselhauf women 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

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Mechanic
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 452 census records available for the last name Nesselhauf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nesselhauf 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Nesselhauf. 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 211 military records available for the last name Nesselhauf. For the veterans among your Nesselhauf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nesselhauf lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Nesselhauf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Nesselhauf in 1954 was 49, and 89 in 2004.

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