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Nas Family History

Nas 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: Ras, Na, Nam, Sas, Nash, Vas, Naas, Nay, Das, Mas

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Where is the Nas family from?

You can see how Nas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nas family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Nas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Nas family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nas's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Nas families in 1871.
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What did your Nas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Weaver were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nas. 67% of Nas men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Nas women worked as a Weaver. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nas were Miner and Maid. .

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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
    67%
  • Miner
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    67%
  • Maid
    34%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Nas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nas 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Nas. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Nas. For the veterans among your Nas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Nas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Nas in 1963 was 75, and 91 in 1997.

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