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Nanninga Family History

Nanninga Surname Meaning

East Frisian and Dutch (mainly Groningen) and also North Frisian and West Frisian: patronymic from the personal name Nanne (see Nannen).

It is formed with the Frisian patronymic suffix -ing and genitive plural ending -a.

This surname is rare in North Frisia (Germany) and in West Frisia (ie. in the province of Friesland the Netherlands).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Nanninga family from?

You can see how Nanninga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nanninga family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Nanninga families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Nanninga family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nanninga's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Nanninga families in 1891.
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What did your Nanninga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nanninga. 41% of Nanninga men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Nanninga women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    41%
  • Proprietor
    19%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farming
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nanninga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nanninga 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 445 immigration records available for the last name Nanninga. 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 399 military records available for the last name Nanninga. For the veterans among your Nanninga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nanninga lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Nanninga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Nanninga in 1964 was 89, and 67 in 2004.

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