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Nesje Family History

Nesje 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: Nese, Neske, Neve, Ness, Jesse, Nester, Beste, Espe, Nesser, Neese

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Where is the Nesje family from?

You can see how Nesje families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nesje family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Nesje families living in Minnesota. This was about 45% of all the recorded Nesje's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Nesje families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nesje 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 Nesje ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nesje. 42% of Nesje men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Nesje women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nesje were Farm Labor and 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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farming
    17%
  • Farm Labor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Nesje family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 395 census records available for the last name Nesje. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nesje 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Nesje. 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 45 military records available for the last name Nesje. For the veterans among your Nesje ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nesje lifespan?

Between 1953 and 1999, in the United States, Nesje life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Nesje in 1953 was 48, and 79 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nesje

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nesje 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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