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Nanheim Family History

Nanheim 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: Manheim, Nesheim, Norheim, Hashim, Anselm, Heim, Antrim, Opheim

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Where is the Nanheim family from?

You can see how Nanheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nanheim family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nanheim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Nanheim families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Nanheim's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Nanheim families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nanheim 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 91 census records available for the last name Nanheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nanheim 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Nanheim. 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 26 military records available for the last name Nanheim. For the veterans among your Nanheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nanheim lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1999, in the United States, Nanheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Nanheim in 1961 was 49, and 80 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nanheim 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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