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Nassar Family History

Nassar Surname Meaning

Arabic: from a personal name based on Arabic naṣṣār ‘victorious’. Bearers of this surname are both Muslims and Christians.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Nassar family from?

You can see how Nassar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nassar family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nassar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Nassar family living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nassar's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Nassar families in 1911.
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What did your Nassar ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Nassar. 60% of Nassar men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Storekeeper
    40%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Nassar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nassar 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Nassar. 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 559 military records available for the last name Nassar. For the veterans among your Nassar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nassar lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Nassar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Nassar in 1945 was 34, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nassar 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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