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Nesvig Family History

Nesvig 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: Nervig, Nevin, Natvig, Selvig, Helvig, Essig, Neidig, Lessig, Nennig

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Where is the Nesvig family from?

You can see how Nesvig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nesvig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Nesvig families living in North Dakota. This was about 69% of all the recorded Nesvig's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Nesvig families in 1920.
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What did your Nesvig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nesvig. 34% of Nesvig men worked as a Clerk and 50% of Nesvig women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nesvig were Farmer and Housework. .

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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

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Fireman
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housework
    50%
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Census Records

There are 360 census records available for the last name Nesvig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nesvig 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Nesvig. 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 70 military records available for the last name Nesvig. For the veterans among your Nesvig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nesvig lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Nesvig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Nesvig in 1943 was 43, and 52 in 2004.

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