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Nestell Family History

Nestell 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, Estell, Gesell, Castell, Nester, Stell, Westall, Austell

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Where is the Nestell family from?

You can see how Nestell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nestell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Nestell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Nestell families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Nestell's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Nestell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nestell 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 Nestell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Private Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nestell. 45% of Nestell men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Nestell women worked as a Private Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nestell were Farmer and Manager.

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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
    45%
  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Private Secretary
    50%
  • Manager
    50%

What Nestell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Nestell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nestell 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Nestell. 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 368 military records available for the last name Nestell. For the veterans among your Nestell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nestell lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Nestell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Nestell in 1947 was 49, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nestell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nestell 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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