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Nansett Family History

Nansett 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: Hassett, Anstett, Gassett, Bassett, Gannett, Annett, Massett, Nansel

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Where is the Nansett family from?

You can see how Nansett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nansett family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Nansett families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Nansett's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Nansett families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Nansett ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Nansett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nansett 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Nansett. 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 5 military records available for the last name Nansett. For the veterans among your Nansett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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