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Nesseth Family History

Nesseth Surname Meaning

Norwegian: variant of Nesset. The surname Nesseth is rare in Norway.

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


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You can see how Nesseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nesseth family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nesseth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Nesseth families living in Ontario. This was about 91% of all the recorded Nesseth's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nesseth families in 1911.
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What did your Nesseth ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Nesseth. 100% of Nesseth men worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Nesseth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nesseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nesseth 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Nesseth. 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 248 military records available for the last name Nesseth. For the veterans among your Nesseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nesseth lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Nesseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Nesseth in 1962 was 76, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nesseth 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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