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Nasta Family History

Nasta Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): from a shortened form of the personal name Anastasio or its Greek cognate Anastasios.

Indian: name found among people from Sindh of unexplained etymology.

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


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Where is the Nasta family from?

You can see how Nasta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nasta family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Nasta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Nasta families living in Alberta. This was about 64% of all the recorded Nasta's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Nasta families in 1911.
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What did your Nasta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nasta. 30% of Nasta men worked as a Laborer and 46% of Nasta women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nasta were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Helper
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    46%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nasta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nasta 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 750 immigration records available for the last name Nasta. 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 357 military records available for the last name Nasta. For the veterans among your Nasta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nasta lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Nasta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Nasta in 1961 was 57, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nasta 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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