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Nesslin Family History

Nesslin 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: Newlin, Tessin, Nessler, Heslin, Nessen, Wessling, Pessin, Geeslin

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Where is the Nesslin family from?

You can see how Nesslin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nesslin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nesslin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Nesslin families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Nesslin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nesslin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nesslin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nesslin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Nesslin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nesslin 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Nesslin. 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 15 military records available for the last name Nesslin. For the veterans among your Nesslin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nesslin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1995, in the United States, Nesslin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Nesslin in 1963 was 79, and 89 in 1995.

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