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Nus Family History

Nus Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kus, Rus, Nuss, Naus, Nys, Bus, Nusz, Aus, Nuse, Lu

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Where is the Nus family from?

You can see how Nus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Nus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Nus families living in Manitoba. This was about 56% of all the recorded Nus's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Nus families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nus 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 Nus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nus. 25% of Nus men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Sales Clerk
    10%
  • Painting
    10%

What Nus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nus 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Nus. 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 Nus. For the veterans among your Nus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Nus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Nus in 1963 was 68, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nus 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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