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Nahss Family History

Nahss 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: Nass, Nahas, Nauss, Bass, Wass, Ness, Nash, Naas, Hass, Nasso

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Where is the Nahss family from?

You can see how Nahss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nahss family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nahss family living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Nahss's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Nahss families in 1920.
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Nahss lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1984, in the United States, Nahss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Nahss in 1975 was 76, and 96 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nahss 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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