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Nenninger Family History

Nenninger Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from Nenningen in Württemberg.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Nenninger family from?

You can see how Nenninger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nenninger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nenninger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 27 Nenninger families living in Missouri. This was about 44% of all the recorded Nenninger's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Nenninger families in 1880.
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What did your Nenninger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nenninger. 24% of Nenninger men worked as a Farmer and 42% of Nenninger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nenninger were Farm Hand and Stenographer.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Farm Hand
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    42%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nenninger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nenninger 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 523 immigration records available for the last name Nenninger. 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 869 military records available for the last name Nenninger. For the veterans among your Nenninger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nenninger lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Nenninger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Nenninger in 1951 was 52, and 56 in 2004.

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