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Nanos Family History

Nanos Name Meaning

Greek:: from the personal name Nanos a pet form of Giovanos from Italian Giovanni (see John ). descriptive nickname from the vocabulary word nanos ‘dwarf’.

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


Similar surnames: Janos, Panos, Danos, Banos, Manos, Nino, Danis, Lano, Panas, Manes

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Where is the Nanos family from?

You can see how Nanos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nanos family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Nanos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Nanos families living in Michigan. This was about 9% of all the recorded Nanos's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Nanos families in 1920.
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What did your Nanos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nanos. 37% of Nanos men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    37%
  • Waiter
    19%
  • Proprietor
    19%
  • Helper
    10%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nanos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nanos 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 529 immigration records available for the last name Nanos. 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 212 military records available for the last name Nanos. For the veterans among your Nanos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nanos lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Nanos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Nanos in 1962 was 75, and 42 in 2004.

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