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Nessland Family History

Nessland 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: Newland, Netland, Neeland, Westland, Ersland, Neyland, Ashland

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nessland 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 Nessland ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Servant was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Nessland. 100% of Nessland women worked as a Servant.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servant
    100%

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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Nessland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nessland 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Nessland. 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 72 military records available for the last name Nessland. For the veterans among your Nessland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nessland lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1974, in the United States, Nessland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Nessland in 1968 was 67, and 61 in 1974.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nessland 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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