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Nesz Family History

Nesz 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, Netz, Nese, Nez, Nest, Nusz, Lenz, Neve, Metz, Best

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Where is the Nesz family from?

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

What did your Nesz ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Nesz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nesz 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Nesz. 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 Nesz. For the veterans among your Nesz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nesz lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Nesz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Nesz in 1967 was 92, and 96 in 2003.

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