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Nansteel Family History

Nansteel 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: Casteel, Nansel, Mansell, Mantel, Castell, Anstead, Alsteen, Castel

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Where is the Nansteel family from?

You can see how Nansteel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nansteel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nansteel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Nansteel families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Nansteel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Nansteel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nansteel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nansteel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nansteel. 100% of Nansteel men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Nansteel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nansteel 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 immigration records available for the last name Nansteel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 41 military records available for the last name Nansteel. For the veterans among your Nansteel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nansteel lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2001, in the United States, Nansteel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Nansteel in 1955 was 42, and 74 in 2001.

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