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Nannan Family History

Nannan 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: Mannan, Hannan, Nannen, Annan, Nanna, Cannan, Bannan, Kannan, Lannan

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Where is the Nannan family from?

You can see how Nannan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nannan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Nannan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Nannan family living in Herefordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nannan's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Nannan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nannan 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 Nannan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nannan. 75% of Nannan men worked as a Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Farming
    25%

What Nannan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Nannan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nannan 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Nannan. 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 11 military records available for the last name Nannan. For the veterans among your Nannan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nannan lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2001, in the United States, Nannan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Nannan in 1990 was 89, and 71 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nannan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nannan 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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