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Nanta Family History

Nanta 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: Ranta, Santa, Nasta, Nantz, Banta, Nanna, Nauta, Wanta, Nanda, Nania

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Where is the Nanta family from?

You can see how Nanta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nanta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nanta family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Nanta's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Nanta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nanta 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 Nanta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Rancher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nanta. 100% of Nanta men worked as a Rancher.

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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

  • Rancher
    100%

What Nanta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Nanta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nanta 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Nanta. 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 41 military records available for the last name Nanta. For the veterans among your Nanta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nanta lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1994, in the United States, Nanta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Nanta in 1964 was 76, and 70 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nanta

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nanta 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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