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Nunner Family History

Nunner 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: Gunner, Nunnery, Runner, Dunner, Bunner, Turner, Jenner, Pinner

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Where is the Nunner family from?

You can see how Nunner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nunner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Nunner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Nunner families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Nunner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nunner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nunner 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 Nunner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerical were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nunner. 100% of Nunner men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Nunner women worked as a Clerical.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerical
    100%

What Nunner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 393 census records available for the last name Nunner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nunner 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Nunner. 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 266 military records available for the last name Nunner. For the veterans among your Nunner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nunner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Nunner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Nunner in 1963 was 76, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nunner 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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