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Nersten Family History

Nersten 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: Gersten, Kersten, Nester, Westen, Kerstein, Gerstein, Gerster, Nestel

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Where is the Nersten family from?

You can see how Nersten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nersten family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nersten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Nersten families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Nersten's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Nersten families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nersten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nersten ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Nersten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nersten 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Nersten. 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 4 military records available for the last name Nersten. For the veterans among your Nersten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nersten lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Nersten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Nersten in 1980 was 94, and 82 in 2004.

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