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Nanbu Family History

Nanbu 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: Abu, Babu, Nau, Naidu, Nanni, Naab, Namba, Danby, Nasby, Nantz

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Where is the Nanbu family from?

You can see how Nanbu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nanbu family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Nanbu families living in Hawaii. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nanbu's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Nanbu families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nanbu surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Nanbu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nanbu 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 218 immigration records available for the last name Nanbu. 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 24 military records available for the last name Nanbu. For the veterans among your Nanbu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nanbu lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Nanbu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Nanbu in 1948 was 53, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nanbu 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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