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Mcnuss Family History

Mcnuss 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: Nuss, Mcnutt, Minus, Mcnish, Mcnees, Manus, Mauss, Maness, Cross

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Where is the Mcnuss family from?

You can see how Mcnuss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcnuss family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Mcnuss family living in Bute. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mcnuss's in Scotland. Bute and 1 other county had the highest population of Mcnuss families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcnuss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Mcnuss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcnuss 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mcnuss. 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 3 military records available for the last name Mcnuss. For the veterans among your Mcnuss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcnuss lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Mcnuss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mcnuss in 1969 was 86, and 28 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcnuss 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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