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Nannings Family History

Nannings 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: Nanninga, Mannings, Kanning, Manning, Hanning, Canning, Jennings

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Where is the Nannings family from?

You can see how Nannings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nannings family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nannings family living in California. This was about 17% of all the recorded Nannings's in USA. California and 5 other states had the highest population of Nannings families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nannings surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nannings ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nannings. 100% of Nannings 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
    100%

What Nannings family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Nannings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nannings 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Nannings. 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 1 military records available for the last name Nannings. For the veterans among your Nannings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nannings lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1987, in the United States, Nannings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Nannings in 1965 was 79, and 86 in 1987.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nannings 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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