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Nesburg Family History

Nesburg 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: Newburg, Rosburg, Vosburg, Verburg, Newburn, Newberg, Seaburg

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Where is the Nesburg family from?

You can see how Nesburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nesburg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nesburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Nesburg families living in Minnesota. This was about 75% of all the recorded Nesburg's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Nesburg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nesburg 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 Nesburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nesburg. 67% of Nesburg 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
    67%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%

What Nesburg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Nesburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nesburg 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Nesburg. 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 15 military records available for the last name Nesburg. For the veterans among your Nesburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nesburg lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Nesburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Nesburg in 1965 was 70, and 57 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nesburg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nesburg 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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