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Nesi Family History

Nesi 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: Ness, Neri, Nese, Nest, Nesci, Nasi, Wei, Neve, Mei, Best

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Where is the Nesi family from?

You can see how Nesi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nesi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nesi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Nesi family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Nesi's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Nesi families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nesi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nesi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nesi. 25% of Nesi men worked as a Labor and 34% of Nesi women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nesi were New Worker and Teacher. .

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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

  • Labor
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • New Worker
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Salesgirl
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
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Census Records

There are 704 census records available for the last name Nesi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nesi 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 423 immigration records available for the last name Nesi. 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 308 military records available for the last name Nesi. For the veterans among your Nesi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nesi lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Nesi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Nesi in 1955 was 36, and 86 in 2004.

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