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Nutson Family History

Nutson 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: Knutson, Hutson, Dutson, Butson, Lutton, Luton, Musson, Nelson

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Where is the Nutson family from?

You can see how Nutson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nutson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nutson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Nutson families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Nutson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nutson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nutson 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 Nutson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nutson. 100% of Nutson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 651 census records available for the last name Nutson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nutson 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Nutson. 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 132 military records available for the last name Nutson. For the veterans among your Nutson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nutson lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Nutson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Nutson in 1971 was 78, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nutson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nutson 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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