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Nesler Family History

Nesler Surname Meaning

South German: variant of Nessler.

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


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Where is the Nesler family from?

You can see how Nesler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nesler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nesler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Nesler families living in New Brunswick. This was about 57% of all the recorded Nesler's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Nesler families in 1911.
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What did your Nesler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nesler. 32% of Nesler men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Nesler women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nesler were Truck Driver and House Keeper.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Dentist
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Stenographer
    27%
  • Housekeeper
    27%
  • House Keeper
    14%

What Nesler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Nesler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nesler 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 385 immigration records available for the last name Nesler. 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 518 military records available for the last name Nesler. For the veterans among your Nesler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nesler lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Nesler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Nesler in 1953 was 28, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nesler 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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