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Nannton Family History

Nannton 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: Manton, Cannon, Taunton, Banton, Hannon, Canton, Danton, Langton

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Where is the Nannton family from?

You can see how Nannton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nannton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Nannton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Nannton families living in Hampshire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Nannton's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Nannton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Nannton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nannton 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Nannton. 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 4 military records available for the last name Nannton. For the veterans among your Nannton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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