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Neslin Family History

Neslin 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, Heslin, Maslin, Berlin, Melin, Joslin, Merlin, Helin, Nevin

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Where is the Neslin family from?

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

What did your Neslin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Neslin. 43% of Neslin men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    43%
  • Painter
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 437 census records available for the last name Neslin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neslin 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Neslin. 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 38 military records available for the last name Neslin. For the veterans among your Neslin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neslin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Neslin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Neslin in 1967 was 53, and 71 in 2002.

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