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Nusom Family History

Nusom 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: Som, Nuss, Naso, Busam, Nuno, Nudo, Fuson, Huso, Nason, Nuzum

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Where is the Nusom family from?

You can see how Nusom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nusom family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nusom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Nusom families living in Yorkshire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Nusom's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Nusom families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nusom 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 Nusom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nusom. 100% of Nusom 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nusom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nusom 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Nusom. 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 221 military records available for the last name Nusom. For the veterans among your Nusom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nusom lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2002, in the United States, Nusom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Nusom in 1944 was 27, and 75 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nusom 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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