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Nassan Family History

Nassan 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: Hassan, Nassau, Nissan, Nassar, Bassano, Assaf, Hasson, Hasan, Nasso

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Where is the Nassan family from?

You can see how Nassan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nassan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Nassan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Nassan families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Nassan's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Nassan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nassan 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 Nassan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Nassan. 100% of Nassan men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%

What Nassan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 761 census records available for the last name Nassan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nassan 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Nassan. 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 99 military records available for the last name Nassan. For the veterans among your Nassan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nassan lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Nassan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Nassan in 1943 was 41, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nassan 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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