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Nes Family History

Nes 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: Ness, Ney, New, Nies, Neis, Nese, Enes, Nee, Nees, Neu

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Where is the Nes family from?

You can see how Nes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nes family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nes families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Nes families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 44% of all the recorded Nes's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Nes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nes. 50% of Nes men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Nes women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    50%
  • Fireman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Nes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nes 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Nes. 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 21,000 military records available for the last name Nes. For the veterans among your Nes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nes lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Nes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Nes in 1968 was 80, and 82 in 2004.

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