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Nassel Family History

Nassel 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: Hassel, Fassel, Rassel, Nasser, Kassel, Cassel, Nessel, Nansel

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Where is the Nassel family from?

You can see how Nassel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nassel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Nassel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nassel family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nassel's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Nassel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nassel 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 150 census records available for the last name Nassel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nassel 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Nassel. 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 117 military records available for the last name Nassel. For the veterans among your Nassel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nassel lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1991, in the United States, Nassel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Nassel in 1977 was 86, and 82 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nassel 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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