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Nurmsen Family History

Nurmsen 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: Hermsen, Harmsen, Nurse, Norman, Norden, Uren, Burden, Nurmi, Buren

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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Nurmsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nurmsen 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Nurmsen. 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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There are 1 military records available for the last name Nurmsen. For the veterans among your Nurmsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nurmsen lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Nurmsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Nurmsen in 1973 was 67, and 63 in 2003.

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