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Nessler Name Meaning

German:: variant of Nestler . topographic name from the field name In den Nesseln ‘in the nettles’ (from Middle High German nezzel ‘nettle’) + the suffix -er denoting an inhabitant. occupational name for a weaver of (coarse) cotton fabric from an agent derivative of Nessel ‘cotton’.

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


Similar surnames: Tessler, Nesser, Kessler, Fessler, Bessler, Sessler, Hessler, Kissler

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Where is the Nessler family from?

You can see how Nessler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nessler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nessler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Nessler families living in Manitoba. This was about 75% of all the recorded Nessler's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Nessler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nessler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nessler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nessler. 18% of Nessler men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Nessler women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nessler were Farm Laborer and Saleslady. .

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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

  • Salesman
    18%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Saleslady
    23%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Nessler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nessler 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Nessler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Nessler. For the veterans among your Nessler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nessler lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Nessler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Nessler in 1960 was 53, and 82 in 2004.

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