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Nussel Family History

Nussel 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: Nusser, Nessel, Russel, Hussey, Hassel, Kusel, Kessel, Bussey, Fassel

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Where is the Nussel family from?

You can see how Nussel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nussel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Nussel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Nussel family living in Kincardineshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nussel's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Nussel families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nussel 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 Nussel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nussel. 100% of Nussel men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Nussel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 318 census records available for the last name Nussel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nussel 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Nussel. 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 604 military records available for the last name Nussel. For the veterans among your Nussel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nussel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Nussel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Nussel in 1963 was 89, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nussel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nussel 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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