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Nassif Family History

Nassif Surname Meaning

Arabic: from a personal name based on nāṣif ‘just fair’. Bearers of this surname are both Muslims and Christians.

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


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Where is the Nassif family from?

You can see how Nassif families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nassif family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Nassif families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Nassif families living in London. This was about 77% of all the recorded Nassif's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nassif families in 1891.
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What did your Nassif ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nassif. 23% of Nassif men worked as a Proprietor and 18% of Nassif women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nassif were Truck Driver and Stitcher.

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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
    23%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Spooler
    18%
  • Salesgirl
    18%
  • Stitcher
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nassif. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nassif 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Nassif. 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 473 military records available for the last name Nassif. For the veterans among your Nassif ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nassif lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Nassif life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Nassif in 1953 was 24, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nassif 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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