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Nessenthaler Family History

Nessenthaler 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: Mergenthaler, Eisenhauer, Schoenthaler, Tiefenthaler, Morgenthaler

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Where is the Nessenthaler family from?

You can see how Nessenthaler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nessenthaler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nessenthaler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Nessenthaler families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Nessenthaler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Nessenthaler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nessenthaler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nessenthaler ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Nessenthaler ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Nessenthaler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nessenthaler 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Nessenthaler. 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 83 military records available for the last name Nessenthaler. For the veterans among your Nessenthaler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nessenthaler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Nessenthaler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Nessenthaler in 1964 was 86, and 82 in 2004.

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