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Nasson Family History

Nasson 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: Hasson, Nasso, Masson, Kasson, Wasson, Passon, Nesson, Nason, Sasson

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Where is the Nasson family from?

You can see how Nasson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nasson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nasson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Nasson family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Nasson's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Nasson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nasson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nasson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nasson. 30% of Nasson men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Nasson women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nasson were Stock Clerk and New Worker. .

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Operator
    10%
  • Stock Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Nurse
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
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Census Records

There are 808 census records available for the last name Nasson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nasson 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 260 immigration records available for the last name Nasson. 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 153 military records available for the last name Nasson. For the veterans among your Nasson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nasson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Nasson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Nasson in 1967 was 67, and 71 in 2003.

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