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Nansel Family History

Nansel Surname Meaning

German: probably a variant of Nensel a variant of Nann.

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


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Where is the Nansel family from?

You can see how Nansel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nansel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Nansel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Nansel family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Nansel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nansel families in 1891.
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What did your Nansel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nansel. 58% of Nansel men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Nansel women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    58%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farming
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Nansel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 785 census records available for the last name Nansel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nansel 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Nansel. 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 94 military records available for the last name Nansel. For the veterans among your Nansel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nansel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Nansel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Nansel in 1964 was 74, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nansel 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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