Nansel Family History

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Nansel Name Meaning

German: probably a variant spelling of Nensel, a variant of Nann.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Mansel, Hansel, Ansel, Fassel, Hanse, Cassel, Stansel, Daniel, Wensel

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Nansel Family Origin

Where is the Nansel family from?

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

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    Nansel Family Occupations

    What did your Nansel ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Nansel occupation in the USA was Farmer. 100% of Nansel's were Farmers.

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    • Farmer

      100%

    Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Nansel ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

    Nansel Historical Records

    What Nansel family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Nansel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nansel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Nansel. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Nansel. For the veterans among your Nansel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Nansel Life Expectancy

    What is the average Nansel lifespan?

    Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Nansel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Nansel in 1964 was 74, and 56 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nansel

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nansel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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