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Nassiff Family History

Nassiff 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: Nassif, Assaf, Nasso, Stiff, Bassin, Aliff, Nasir, Nasser, Cassis

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Where is the Nassiff family from?

You can see how Nassiff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nassiff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Nassiff families living in Michigan. This was about 36% of all the recorded Nassiff's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Nassiff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nassiff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nassiff ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Nassiff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Nassiff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nassiff 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Nassiff. 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 55 military records available for the last name Nassiff. For the veterans among your Nassiff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nassiff lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Nassiff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Nassiff in 1969 was 69, and 77 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nassiff 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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