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Nanke Family History

Nanke 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: Hanke, Nacke, Tanke, Ranke, Wanke, Danke, Manke, Yanke, Janke, Nance

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Where is the Nanke family from?

You can see how Nanke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nanke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nanke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Nanke families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nanke's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Nanke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nanke 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 Nanke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nanke. 100% of Nanke women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Nanke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 863 census records available for the last name Nanke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nanke 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Nanke. 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 197 military records available for the last name Nanke. For the veterans among your Nanke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nanke lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Nanke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Nanke in 1956 was 62, and 58 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nanke 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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