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Nanamaker Family History

Nanamaker Surname 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: Wanamaker, Nunamaker, Wannamaker, Nonemaker, Nunemaker, Landaker

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Where is the Nanamaker family from?

You can see how Nanamaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nanamaker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nanamaker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Nanamaker families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Nanamaker's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Nanamaker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nanamaker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Nanamaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nanamaker 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Nanamaker. 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 18 military records available for the last name Nanamaker. For the veterans among your Nanamaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nanamaker lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Nanamaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Nanamaker in 1970 was 70, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nanamaker ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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