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Nuse Name Meaning

German (Nüse): variant of Nies

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


Similar surnames: Nuss, Ruse, Nuth, Nace, Huse, Nese, Guse, Fuse, Kuse, Buse

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Where is the Nuse family from?

You can see how Nuse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nuse family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nuse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Nuse families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Nuse's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nuse families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nuse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nuse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nuse. 23% of Nuse men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Nuse women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nuse were Farm Hand 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
    23%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Farm Hand
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Nurse
    17%
  • Maid
    17%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Nuse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nuse 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Nuse. 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 710 military records available for the last name Nuse. For the veterans among your Nuse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nuse lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Nuse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Nuse in 1963 was 76, and 82 in 2004.

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