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Nahnsen Family History

Nahnsen 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: Bahnsen, Gansen, Nannen, Jansen, Johnsen, Hansen, Nansel, Mahnken

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Where is the Nahnsen family from?

You can see how Nahnsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nahnsen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nahnsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Nahnsen families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Nahnsen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Nahnsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nahnsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nahnsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nahnsen. 47% of Nahnsen men worked as a Farm Operator. .

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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

  • Farm Operator
    47%
  • Farmer
    40%
  • Farming
    14%
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What Nahnsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 433 census records available for the last name Nahnsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nahnsen 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Nahnsen. 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 54 military records available for the last name Nahnsen. For the veterans among your Nahnsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nahnsen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Nahnsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Nahnsen in 1964 was 88, and 88 in 2002.

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