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Nasser Name Meaning

Muslim: variant of Nasir 1 and occasionally also of Nasir Compare Naser German: habitational name for someone from any of the places called Nassen in Rhineland-Palatinate Hesse and Bavaria. German (Näßer): variant of Näser (see Naser ).

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


Similar surnames: Nassar, Nesser, Sasser, Naser, Lasser, Kasser, Wasser, Gasser, Nasir

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Where is the Nasser family from?

You can see how Nasser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nasser family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nasser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Nasser families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nasser's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Nasser families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nasser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nasser ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Nasser. 43% of Nasser men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Hotel Keeper
    29%
  • Comptable
    29%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Nasser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nasser 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Nasser. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Nasser. For the veterans among your Nasser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nasser lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Nasser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Nasser in 1960 was 47, and 78 in 2004.

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