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Nahn Family History

Nahn 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: Hahn, Ahn, Kahn, Fahn, Bahn, Zahn, Nann, Jahn, Nahm, Dahn

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Where is the Nahn family from?

You can see how Nahn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nahn family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nahn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Nahn families living in Missouri. This was about 32% of all the recorded Nahn's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Nahn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nahn 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 Nahn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nahn. 15% of Nahn men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Nahn women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nahn were Tailor and Office Clerk.

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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
    15%
  • Labor
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Tailor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Office Clerk
    50%

What Nahn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 559 census records available for the last name Nahn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nahn 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Nahn. 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 464 military records available for the last name Nahn. For the veterans among your Nahn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nahn lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Nahn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Nahn in 1964 was 68, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nahn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nahn 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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