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Nene Family History

Nene 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: Neve, Bene, Rene, Nese, Nee, Nine, Gene, Feng, Cane, Lenz

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Where is the Nene family from?

You can see how Nene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nene family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Nene families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Nene families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Nene's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Nene families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nene 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 Nene ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nene. 39% of Nene men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Common Laborer
    12%

What Nene family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 468 census records available for the last name Nene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nene 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Nene. 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 68 military records available for the last name Nene. For the veterans among your Nene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nene lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Nene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Nene in 1970 was 51, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nene

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nene 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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