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Nins Family History

Nins 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: Lins, Nino, Nims, Nies, Pins, Niss, Zins, Ning, Nini, Nine

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Where is the Nins family from?

You can see how Nins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nins family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Nins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 3 Nins families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nins's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Nins families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nins 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 264 census records available for the last name Nins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nins 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Nins. 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 102 military records available for the last name Nins. For the veterans among your Nins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nins lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Nins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Nins in 1968 was 76, and 25 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nins 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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