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Nuson Family History

Nuson 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: Fuson, Nason, Huson, Son, Ruston, Jason, Elson, Noon, Luton, Musson

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Where is the Nuson family from?

You can see how Nuson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nuson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nuson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Nuson family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nuson's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Nuson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nuson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nuson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nuson. 34% of Nuson men worked as a 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

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 589 census records available for the last name Nuson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nuson 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Nuson. 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 155 military records available for the last name Nuson. For the veterans among your Nuson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nuson lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2004, in the United States, Nuson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Nuson in 1985 was 65, and 95 in 2004.

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