The Nessan name is habitational, derived from any of several places called Nesse in Oldenburg and Friesland.
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Early Origins of the Nessan family
The surname Nessan was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in South Holland, a province of Holland, the most crowded province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Rotterdam, Leyden and Shiedam. Noted is the famed castle of Teilengen where Jacqueline of Bavaria is buried. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.
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Early History of the Nessan family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Nessan research. Another 106 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1645, 1655, 1771 and 1841 are included under the topic Early Nessan History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Nessan Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Ness, Nes, Nesser, Nesse, Nessen, Nessel, Nest, Nesh, Neste, Netz, Nas, Nass, Nos, Noss and many more.
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Early Notables of the Nessan family
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Migration of the Nessan family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Thomas Nase, who came to Virginia in 1648; Johan Michael Naser, who settled in England in 1709; Balt. Neff, who arrived in America in 1709; John Michael Naser, who settled in America sometime between 1709 and 1710.
Contemporary Notables of the name Nessan (post 1700)
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Nessan Quinlivan (b. 1965), Irish former Provisional IRA member
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