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Nen Family History

Nen 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: Wen, Ben, Ken, Ney, Ren, New, Len, Oen, Sen, Men

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Where is the Nen family from?

You can see how Nen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Nen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Nen family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Nen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nen 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 Nen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nen. 29% of Nen men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Nen women worked as a Secretary.

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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
    29%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Nen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Nen. 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 128 military records available for the last name Nen. For the veterans among your Nen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nen lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Nen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Nen in 1978 was 62, and 101 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nen 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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