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Nankivel Family History

Nankivel 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: Daniel, Dankel, Faniel, Nykiel, Vandiver, Wankel, Nansel, Rankine

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Where is the Nankivel family from?

You can see how Nankivel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nankivel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Nankivel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Nankivel families living in Cornwall. This was about 80% of all the recorded Nankivel's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Nankivel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nankivel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nankivel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, 0 was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nankivel. 100% of Nankivel women worked as a 0.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • 0
    100%

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Census Records

There are 425 census records available for the last name Nankivel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nankivel 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Nankivel. 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 27 military records available for the last name Nankivel. For the veterans among your Nankivel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nankivel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Nankivel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Nankivel in 1962 was 79, and 84 in 2000.

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