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Nassef Family History

Nassef 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: Nasser, Nassif, Masse, Hassel, Assaf, Massey, Nasso, Fassel, Lasser

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Where is the Nassef family from?

You can see how Nassef families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nassef family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Nassef families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Nassef families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Nassef's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Nassef families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nassef 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 Nassef ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nassef. 50% of Nassef men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Nassef family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Nassef. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nassef 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Nassef. 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 166 military records available for the last name Nassef. For the veterans among your Nassef ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nassef lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Nassef life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Nassef in 1968 was 71, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nassef

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nassef 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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