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Nanay Family History

Nanay 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: Nanny, Rana, Dana, Gandy, Haney, Dunay, Naas, Nay, Navas, Panas

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Where is the Nanay family from?

You can see how Nanay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nanay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Nanay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Nanay family living in Sutherland. This was 100% of all the recorded Nanay's in Scotland. Sutherland had the highest population of Nanay families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nanay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nanay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sewer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nanay. 100% of Nanay women worked as a Sewer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewer
    100%

What Nanay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Nanay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nanay 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Nanay. 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 19 military records available for the last name Nanay. For the veterans among your Nanay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nanay lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Nanay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Nanay in 1976 was 78, and 99 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nanay 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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