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Nunnig Family History

Nunnig 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: Nennig, Nunn, Nanni, Dunning, Monnig, Nuncio, Gunning, Running, Nunno

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Where is the Nunnig family from?

You can see how Nunnig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nunnig family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Nunnig families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Nunnig's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Nunnig families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Nunnig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nunnig 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Nunnig. 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 2 military records available for the last name Nunnig. For the veterans among your Nunnig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nunnig 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nunnig

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