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Nassie Family History

Nassie Surname 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: Tassie, Nassif, Massie, Cassie, Masse, Nasso, Bassin, Dansie, Nasir

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Where is the Nassie family from?

You can see how Nassie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nassie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nassie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Nassie families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 58% of all the recorded Nassie's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Nassie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nassie 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 Nassie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Sales Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nassie. 34% of Nassie men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Nassie women worked as a Sales Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Florist
    25%
  • Wool Sorter
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Clerk
    100%

What Nassie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Nassie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nassie 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Nassie. 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 30 military records available for the last name Nassie. For the veterans among your Nassie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nassie lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Nassie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Nassie in 1962 was 44, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nassie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nassie 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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