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Nestley Family History

Nestley 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: Nestler, Nestle, Westley, Nissley, Bentley, Nester, Astley, Nettle

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Where is the Nestley family from?

You can see how Nestley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nestley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nestley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Nestley family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Nestley's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Nestley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nestley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Nestley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nestley 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Nestley. 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 12 military records available for the last name Nestley. For the veterans among your Nestley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nestley lifespan?

Average Nestley life expectancy in 1975 was 95 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nestley 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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