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Nuanez Family History

Nuanez Surname Meaning

Hispanic: variant of Nuanes.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Nuanez family from?

You can see how Nuanez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nuanez family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Nuanez families living in New Mexico. This was about 64% of all the recorded Nuanez's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Nuanez families in 1920.
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What did your Nuanez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nuanez. 60% of Nuanez men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%

What Nuanez family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 376 census records available for the last name Nuanez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nuanez 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Nuanez. 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 225 military records available for the last name Nuanez. For the veterans among your Nuanez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nuanez lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Nuanez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Nuanez in 1959 was 24, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nuanez 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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