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Nezat Name Meaning

French: unexplained. This surname which originates from Lot-et-Garonne is very rare in France.

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


Similar surnames: Neat, Nez, Neal, Meza, Betit, Pilat, Deas, Legate, Neman, Rezac

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Where is the Nezat family from?

You can see how Nezat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nezat family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Nezat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Nezat families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Nezat's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Nezat families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nezat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nezat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nezat. 54% of Nezat men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Farm Laborer
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
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Census Records

There are 464 census records available for the last name Nezat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nezat 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 Nezat. 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 102 military records available for the last name Nezat. For the veterans among your Nezat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nezat lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Nezat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Nezat in 1957 was 59, and 77 in 2004.

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