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Nenus Family History

Nenus 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: Negus, Venus, Ness, Sens, Reus, Jesus, Nemes, Bonus, Debus, Benis

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Where is the Nenus family from?

You can see how Nenus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nenus family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Nenus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Nenus family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Nenus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nenus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nenus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Nenus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nenus 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Nenus. 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 11 military records available for the last name Nenus. For the veterans among your Nenus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nenus lifespan?

Average Nenus life expectancy in 1995 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nenus 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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