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Nauson Family History

Nauson 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: Nason, Samson, Parson, Jason, Anson, Hasson, Nelson, Nasso, Hanson

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Where is the Nauson family from?

You can see how Nauson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nauson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Nauson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Nauson family living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Nauson's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Nauson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nauson 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 Nauson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Trained Nurse was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nauson. 100% of Nauson women worked as a Trained Nurse.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Trained Nurse
    100%

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Census Records

There are 226 census records available for the last name Nauson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nauson 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Nauson. 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 24 military records available for the last name Nauson. For the veterans among your Nauson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nauson lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1987, in the United States, Nauson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Nauson in 1970 was 74, and 84 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nauson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nauson 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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