Nester Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Nester Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Nester family

Profession Census Frequency
Assistant School Mistress 2
Scholar 2
Hat Finisher 1
Carter On Farm 1
Living On Own Means 1
Cotton Knotter 1
Cotton Weaver 1
Machine Labourer 1
Coach Builder 1
Baker 1
Candle Maker 1
Charwoman 1
Dress Maker 1
General Servant Domestic 1
Lead Washer 1
Mason Laborer 1
Skin Dresser 1
Labourer 1
Tailor 1
Mechanic Fitter 1
Mechanic Turner 1

Nester Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Anster 67% 1,941
2 Nester 100% 449
3 Nestor 83% 419
4 Neister 86% 234

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The surname Nester is the 2nd most popular variant of Anster.

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