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Nepstead Family History

Nepstead Name 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: Newstead, Hempstead, Halstead, Umstead, Anstead, Winstead, Beckstead

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Where is the Nepstead family from?

You can see how Nepstead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nepstead family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nepstead family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nepstead's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Nepstead families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nepstead surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nepstead ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Nepstead ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Nepstead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nepstead 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Nepstead. 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 1 military records available for the last name Nepstead. For the veterans among your Nepstead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nepstead lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Nepstead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Nepstead in 1977 was 68, and 75 in 2003.

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