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Nensen Family History

Nensen 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: Bensen, Nessen, Jensen, Neisen, Mensen, Hensen, Nelsen, Benson

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Where is the Nensen family from?

You can see how Nensen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nensen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nensen family living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Nensen's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Nensen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nensen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Nensen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nensen 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Nensen. 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 9 military records available for the last name Nensen. For the veterans among your Nensen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nensen lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1978, in the United States, Nensen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Nensen in 1961 was 58, and 65 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nensen 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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