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Origins of the Nestor surname

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We have a total number of 3524 records for people with the last name Nestor.

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Where do most Nestors live?

In 1921, most Nestors lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Nestors

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 829 records for the Nestor surname. The oldest one dates back to 1880.

Who were Nestors most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Nestors.

What are the most common Nestor first names?

  • John
  • Thomas
  • Mary
  • Bridget

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Common jobs for Nestors

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Nestors in 1921
Ring Spinner

5

Laundress

4

General Servant

3

Hawker

3

Housekeeper

3

Common Male occupations for Nestors in 1921
General Labourer

11

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

11

Clerks

7

Farm Hands

7

Coal Miner

5

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