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Nassen Family History

Nassen 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: Nissen, Nasser, Nessen, Lassen, Gassen, Kassen, Hassen, Masse, Kasten

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Where is the Nassen family from?

You can see how Nassen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nassen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Nassen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Nassen families living in Iowa. This was about 64% of all the recorded Nassen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Nassen families in 1880.
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What did your Nassen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nassen. 36% of Nassen men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Nassen women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nassen were Mechanic and Clerk. .

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farm Operator
    22%
  • Mechanic
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Manager
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%
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Census Records

There are 865 census records available for the last name Nassen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nassen 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 342 immigration records available for the last name Nassen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Nassen. For the veterans among your Nassen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nassen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Nassen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Nassen in 1962 was 77, and 89 in 2004.

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