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Nossett Family History

Nossett 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: Dossett, Fossett, Gossett, Russett, Coslett, Hassett, Foskett

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Where is the Nossett family from?

You can see how Nossett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nossett family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Nossett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Nossett family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Nossett's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Nossett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nossett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nossett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nossett. 67% of Nossett 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
    67%
  • New Worker
    34%
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Census Records

There are 442 census records available for the last name Nossett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nossett 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Nossett. 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 121 military records available for the last name Nossett. For the veterans among your Nossett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nossett lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Nossett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Nossett in 1960 was 53, and 68 in 2003.

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