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Nesvold Family History

Nesvold 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: Newbold, Nespoli, Fevold, Nestor, Reynold, Penfold, Leopold, Desmond

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Where is the Nesvold family from?

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

What did your Nesvold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nesvold. 34% of Nesvold men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Nesvold women worked as a Servant. .

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farm Hand
    17%
  • Carpenter
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%
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Census Records

There are 584 census records available for the last name Nesvold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nesvold 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Nesvold. 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 151 military records available for the last name Nesvold. For the veterans among your Nesvold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nesvold lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Nesvold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Nesvold in 1965 was 67, and 77 in 2004.

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