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Nens Family History

Nens 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: Ness, Sens, Neis, Nees, Gens, Neas, Jens, Rens, Bens, Zens

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Where is the Nens family from?

You can see how Nens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Nens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Nens family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Nens's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Nens families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Nens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nens 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 Nens. 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 10 military records available for the last name Nens. For the veterans among your Nens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nens lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Nens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Nens in 1971 was 60, and 84 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nens 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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