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Nussen Family History

Nussen 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: Nissen, Nusser, Nessen, Mussen, Bussen, Cussen, Hussey, Musson

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Where is the Nussen family from?

You can see how Nussen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nussen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nussen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Nussen families living in Illinois. This was about 37% of all the recorded Nussen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Nussen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nussen 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 271 census records available for the last name Nussen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nussen 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Nussen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Nussen. For the veterans among your Nussen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nussen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Nussen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Nussen in 1963 was 61, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nussen 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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