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Nasir Family History

Nasir Surname Meaning

Muslim: from a personal name based on Arabic nāṣir ‘helper protector’. It is found in compounds such as Nāṣir ud-Dīn ‘protector of religion’ i.e. ‘defender of the faith (Islam)’. Compare Naser 1 Nasser 1 and Nassir.

From a personal name based on Arabic naṣīr ‘supporter helper’ (Koran 9:116). Compare Naseer and Nassir.

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


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Where is the Nasir family from?

You can see how Nasir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nasir family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nasir families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 7 Nasir families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Nasir's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Nasir families in 1880.
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What did your Nasir ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper and Machine Trimmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nasir. 60% of Nasir men worked as a Helper and 100% of Nasir women worked as a Machine Trimmer.

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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

  • Helper
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Trimmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Nasir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nasir 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 511 immigration records available for the last name Nasir. 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 379 military records available for the last name Nasir. For the veterans among your Nasir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nasir lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Nasir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Nasir in 1976 was 83, and 45 in 2004.

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