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Nenish Family History

Nenish 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: Neish, Benish, Benis, Danish, Enis, Neis, Denis, Nish, Redish

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Where is the Nenish family from?

You can see how Nenish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nenish family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Nenish families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1891 there was 1 Nenish family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Nenish's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Nenish families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Nenish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nenish 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Nenish. 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 8 military records available for the last name Nenish. For the veterans among your Nenish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nenish lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2002, in the United States, Nenish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Nenish in 1982 was 60, and 48 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nenish 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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