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Nankevis Family History

Nankevis 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: Nankervis, Hankes, Jankovic, Langevin, Nevis, Angelis, Bankes

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Where is the Nankevis family from?

You can see how Nankevis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nankevis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Nankevis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Nankevis families living in Cornwall. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nankevis's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Nankevis families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Nankevis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nankevis 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Nankevis. 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 Nankevis. For the veterans among your Nankevis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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