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Nusz Family History

Nusz Surname Meaning

German: archaic variant of Nuss. This form of the surname is no longer found in Germany.

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


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Where is the Nusz family from?

You can see how Nusz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nusz family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Nusz families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Nusz families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Nusz's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Nusz families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nusz 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 Nusz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nusz. 43% of Nusz men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Nusz women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nusz were Machinist and New Worker.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%

What Nusz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nusz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nusz 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Nusz. 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 321 military records available for the last name Nusz. For the veterans among your Nusz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nusz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Nusz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Nusz in 1964 was 76, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nusz 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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