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Nanse Family History

Nanse 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: Banse, Hanse, Nase, Nansel, Nance, Cane, Halse, Gange, Hase, Lane

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Where is the Nanse family from?

You can see how Nanse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nanse family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Nanse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Nanse family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Nanse's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nanse families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nanse 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 Nanse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Keeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nanse. 34% of Nanse men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Nanse women worked as a House Keeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nanse were Farming and 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
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Beamer
    15%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Keeper
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Nanse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 560 census records available for the last name Nanse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nanse 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Nanse. 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 16 military records available for the last name Nanse. For the veterans among your Nanse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nanse lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Nanse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Nanse in 1968 was 85, and 43 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nanse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nanse 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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