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Nastase Name Meaning

Romanian (Năstase): from Năstase a short form of the personal name Anastasie from Greek Anastasios (see ‘Anastasio’).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Nastasi, Nasta, Anastas, Nasso, Nesta, Sasse, Stas, Naasz, Natale

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Where is the Nastase family from?

You can see how Nastase families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nastase family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Nastase families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Nastase families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 27% of all the recorded Nastase's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Nastase families in 1920.
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What did your Nastase ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Tailoring were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nastase. 39% of Nastase men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Nastase women worked as a Tailoring. .

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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
    39%
  • Miner
    16%
  • Mechanic
    16%
  • Manufacturer Sheet Metal Worker
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Tailoring
    100%
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What Nastase family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 528 census records available for the last name Nastase. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nastase 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Nastase. 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 120 military records available for the last name Nastase. For the veterans among your Nastase ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nastase lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Nastase life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Nastase in 1967 was 71, and 74 in 2004.

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