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Nensey Family History

Nensey 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: Ensey, Henley, Hensley, Kinsey, Kelsey, Newey, Tenley, Kenley, Munsey

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Where is the Nensey family from?

You can see how Nensey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nensey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Nensey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Nensey families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Nensey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nensey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nensey 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 Nensey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nensey. 100% of Nensey men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Nensey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Nensey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nensey 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Nensey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Nensey. For the veterans among your Nensey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nensey lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2002, in the United States, Nensey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Nensey in 1992 was 64, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nensey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nensey 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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