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Nenstiel Family History

Nenstiel Surname 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: Nestel, Fenster, Netzel, Nester, Stiel, Sensel, Kestel, Neitzel

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Where is the Nenstiel family from?

You can see how Nenstiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nenstiel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nenstiel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Nenstiel families living in Indiana. This was about 38% of all the recorded Nenstiel's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Nenstiel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nenstiel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nenstiel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nenstiel. 19% of Nenstiel men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Nenstiel women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nenstiel were Manager and Housework.

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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
    19%
  • Miner
    19%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Manager
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    40%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Typist
    20%
  • Housework
    20%

What Nenstiel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 752 census records available for the last name Nenstiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nenstiel 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Nenstiel. 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 247 military records available for the last name Nenstiel. For the veterans among your Nenstiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nenstiel lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Nenstiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Nenstiel in 1950 was 44, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nenstiel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nenstiel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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