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Nanas Family History

Nanas 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: Naas, Navas, Panas, Manas, Nanos, Canas, Banas, Janas, Ganas, Hanas

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Where is the Nanas family from?

You can see how Nanas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nanas family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Nanas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 7 Nanas families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nanas's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Nanas families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nanas 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 Nanas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Accountant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nanas. 50% of Nanas men worked as an Accountant.

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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

  • Accountant
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

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Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Nanas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nanas 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Nanas. 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 42 military records available for the last name Nanas. For the veterans among your Nanas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nanas lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Nanas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Nanas in 1962 was 74, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nanas 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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