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Nusser Name Meaning

South German (also Nüsser): probably an occupational name for a collector or seller of nuts from an agent derivative of Middle High German nuʒʒen ‘to pick nuts’.

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


Similar surnames: Nesser, Busser, Reusser, Buser, Wasser, Esser, Nester, Nasser, Busse

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Where is the Nusser family from?

You can see how Nusser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nusser family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Nusser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Nusser families living in Warwickshire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Nusser's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Nusser families in 1891.
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What did your Nusser ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nusser. 72% of Nusser women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Cook General
    29%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Nusser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nusser 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 743 immigration records available for the last name Nusser. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Nusser. For the veterans among your Nusser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nusser lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Nusser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Nusser in 1953 was 43, and 74 in 2004.

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