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Nanison Family History

Nanison 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: Danison, Anson, Hanson, Ranson, Faison, Maison, Nerison, Manson

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Where is the Nanison family from?

You can see how Nanison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nanison family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nanison families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Nanison family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Nanison's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Nanison families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nanison 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 32 census records available for the last name Nanison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nanison 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Nanison. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Nanison. For the veterans among your Nanison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nanison lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nanison 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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