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Nasser Family History

Nasser Surname Meaning

Muslim: variant of Nasir 1 and occasionally also of Nasir. Compare Naser.

German: habitational name for someone from any of the places called Nassen in Rhineland-Palatinate, Hesse, and Bavaria.

German (Näßer): variant of Näser (see Naser).

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


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Where is the Nasser family from?

You can see how Nasser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nasser family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nasser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Nasser family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Nasser's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Nasser families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nasser 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 Nasser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nasser. 17% of Nasser men worked as a Proprietor and 14% of Nasser women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nasser were Manager and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Manager
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    14%
  • Secretary
    14%
  • Saleslady
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    9%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Nasser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nasser 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Nasser. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Nasser. For the veterans among your Nasser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nasser lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Nasser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Nasser in 1960 was 47, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nasser 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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