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Nasman Family History

Nasman 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: Asman, Naman, Nayman, Naiman, Jasman, Nauman, Kasman, Norman, Kalman

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Where is the Nasman family from?

You can see how Nasman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nasman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Nasman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Nasman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 53% of all the recorded Nasman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Nasman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nasman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nasman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nasman. 25% of Nasman men worked as a Carpenter and 60% of Nasman women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nasman were Clerk and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nasman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nasman 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 654 immigration records available for the last name Nasman. 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 152 military records available for the last name Nasman. For the veterans among your Nasman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nasman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Nasman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Nasman in 1964 was 80, and 67 in 2004.

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