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Nesselrodt Name Meaning

German: topographic name denoting a clearing where nettles grew from Middle High German nezzel ‘nettle’ + riuten roten ‘to clear land (for cultivation or settlement)’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Dessert, Nesser, Kesselring, Kessel, Niedfeldt, Nessel, Nestel

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Where is the Nesselrodt family from?

You can see how Nesselrodt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nesselrodt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 20 Nesselrodt families living in West Virginia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nesselrodt's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Nesselrodt families in 1920.
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What did your Nesselrodt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nesselrodt. 54% of Nesselrodt men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Nesselrodt women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nesselrodt were New Worker and Maid. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    54%
  • Farming
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    67%
  • Maid
    34%
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Census Records

There are 704 census records available for the last name Nesselrodt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nesselrodt 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Nesselrodt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 142 military records available for the last name Nesselrodt. For the veterans among your Nesselrodt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nesselrodt lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Nesselrodt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Nesselrodt in 1952 was 48, and 72 in 2004.

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