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Nase Name Meaning

German: nickname from Middle High German nase ‘nose’ denoting someone with an unusually big or otherwise remarkable nose. In some cases probably also Albanian: from a short form of the personal name Athanas from Greek Athanasios meaning ‘immortal’.

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


Similar surnames: Naso, Naser, Nass, Nast, Hase, Kase, Game, Naber, Kade, Rase

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Where is the Nase family from?

You can see how Nase families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nase family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nase families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 20 Nase families living in New Brunswick. This was about 87% of all the recorded Nase's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Nase families in 1911.
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What did your Nase ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nase. 32% of Nase men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Nase women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nase were Carpenter 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
    32%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Stenographer
    10%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Nase. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nase 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 703 immigration records available for the last name Nase. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Nase. For the veterans among your Nase ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nase lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Nase life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Nase in 1955 was 49, and 92 in 2004.

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