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Nestlen Family History

Nestlen 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: Nestler, Nestle, Nester, Westen, Nettle, Bestgen, Nessler, Nestel

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Where is the Nestlen family from?

You can see how Nestlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nestlen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Nestlen families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Nestlen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nestlen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nestlen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nestlen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Nestlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nestlen 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Nestlen. 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 28 military records available for the last name Nestlen. For the veterans among your Nestlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nestlen lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Nestlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Nestlen in 1970 was 68, and 89 in 1997.

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