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Nahser Family History

Nahser Name 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: Nasser, Naser, Naiser, Kaiser, Maser, Manser, Noser, Naber, Napper

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Where is the Nahser family from?

You can see how Nahser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nahser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nahser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Nahser families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nahser's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Nahser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nahser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nahser ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Nahser ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Nahser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nahser 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Nahser. 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 19 military records available for the last name Nahser. For the veterans among your Nahser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nahser lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Nahser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Nahser in 1965 was 68, and 96 in 2004.

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