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Nasau Family History

Nasau 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: Nassau, Basa, Nash, Naas, Casa, Hasan, Nasso, Navas, Nagar, Asa

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Where is the Nasau family from?

You can see how Nasau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nasau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nasau family living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Nasau's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Nasau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nasau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Nasau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nasau 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Nasau. 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 8 military records available for the last name Nasau. For the veterans among your Nasau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nasau lifespan?

Average Nasau life expectancy in 1993 was 1 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nasau 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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