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Nexsen Family History

Nexsen 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: Nessen, Neisen, Nelsen, Nelson, Eisen, Elsen, Nissen, Nesser, Jessen

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Where is the Nexsen family from?

You can see how Nexsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nexsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nexsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Nexsen families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Nexsen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nexsen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nexsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nexsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nexsen. 60% of Nexsen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Nexsen women worked as a Cook. .

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%
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Census Records

There are 570 census records available for the last name Nexsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nexsen 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Nexsen. 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 80 military records available for the last name Nexsen. For the veterans among your Nexsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nexsen lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Nexsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Nexsen in 1961 was 64, and 87 in 2002.

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