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Nassif Family History

Nassif Name Meaning

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

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


Similar surnames: Nasser, Nassar, Assaf, Nasir, Rashid, Rassi, Bassi, Naqvi, Nasso

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Where is the Nassif family from?

You can see how Nassif families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nassif family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Nassif families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Nassif families living in Massachusetts. This was about 23% of all the recorded Nassif's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Nassif families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nassif surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nassif ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Marchande was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Nassif. 100% of Nassif men worked as a Marchande. .

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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

  • Marchande
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nassif. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nassif 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Nassif. 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 473 military records available for the last name Nassif. For the veterans among your Nassif ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nassif lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Nassif life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Nassif in 1953 was 24, and 84 in 2004.

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