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Nassau Family History

Nassau Name Meaning

German Dutch and Jewish (western Ashkenazic): habitational name from the town of Nassau formerly the seat of an independent duchy. The placename derives from Old High German naz ‘damp wet’ + ouwa ‘water meadow’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Nass, Sandau, Nasser, Nasso, Nissen, Nissan, Nasby, Nessen, Sasse

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Where is the Nassau family from?

You can see how Nassau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nassau family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Nassau families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Nassau family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Nassau's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Nassau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nassau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nassau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nassau. 22% of Nassau men worked as a Salesman. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    22%
  • Manager
    18%
  • Broker
    9%
  • Attorney
    9%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Nassau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nassau 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 932 immigration records available for the last name Nassau. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 14,000 military records available for the last name Nassau. For the veterans among your Nassau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nassau lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Nassau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Nassau in 1946 was 37, and 83 in 2004.

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