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Nenne Family History

Nenne 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: Senne, Henne, Penne, Nenno, Benne, Jenne, Venne, Menne, Nenni, Denne

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Where is the Nenne family from?

You can see how Nenne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nenne family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Nenne families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Nenne family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Nenne's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Nenne families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nenne 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 Nenne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nenne. 56% of Nenne men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Fireman
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

What Nenne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Nenne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nenne 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Nenne. 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 34 military records available for the last name Nenne. For the veterans among your Nenne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nenne lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Nenne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Nenne in 1972 was 55, and 106 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nenne

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nenne 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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