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Nallan Family History

Nallan 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: Callan, Allan, Pallas, Allen, Kalman, Allman, Kaplan, Falla, Tallon

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Where is the Nallan family from?

You can see how Nallan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nallan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nallan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Nallan families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nallan's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Nallan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nallan 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 Nallan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nallan. 100% of Nallan men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Nallan women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Nallan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 429 census records available for the last name Nallan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nallan 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 293 immigration records available for the last name Nallan. 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 110 military records available for the last name Nallan. For the veterans among your Nallan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nallan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Nallan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Nallan in 1966 was 67, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nallan 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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