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Nashorn Family History

Nashorn 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: Bashore, Goshorn, Anhorn, Lawhorn, Nason, Hathorn, Achorn, Taphorn

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nashorn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Nashorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nashorn 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Nashorn. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Nashorn. For the veterans among your Nashorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nashorn lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1984, in the United States, Nashorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Nashorn in 1974 was 64, and 95 in 1984.

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