This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Nussbaumer family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Nussbaumer Family History

Nussbaumer Surname Meaning

German and Swiss German: topographic name for someone who lived by a nut tree (see Nussbaum).

South German: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Nussbaum mostly in southern Germany or for someone living at a house or inn distinguished by the sign of a nut tree (German Nussbaum) frequently found in larger German Austrian and Swiss cities.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Nussbaumer family from?

You can see how Nussbaumer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nussbaumer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nussbaumer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Nussbaumer families living in New York. This was about 26% of all the recorded Nussbaumer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nussbaumer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nussbaumer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Nussbaumer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nussbaumer. 28% of Nussbaumer men worked as a Laborer and 72% of Nussbaumer women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nussbaumer were Truck Driver and Laborer.

View Census Data for Nussbaumer | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Nussbaumer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nussbaumer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nussbaumer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Nussbaumer

Passenger Lists

There are 814 immigration records available for the last name Nussbaumer. 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.

View all Nussbaumer immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 980 military records available for the last name Nussbaumer. For the veterans among your Nussbaumer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Nussbaumer military records

You've only scratched the surface of Nussbaumer family history

Discover More

What is the average Nussbaumer lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Nussbaumer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Nussbaumer in 1948 was 43, and 38 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nussbaumer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nussbaumer 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Nussbaumer family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial