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Nina Family History

Nina Surname Meaning

Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese: from a pet form of female personal names ending in -ina such as Catarina (Italian Caterina) and Antonina.

Amerindian (Bolivia and Peru): from Quechuan nina ‘fire’.

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


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Where is the Nina family from?

You can see how Nina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nina family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nina families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Nina families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Nina's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nina families in 1891.
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What did your Nina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nina. 58% of Nina men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Nina women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nina were Operator and Bookkeeper.

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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
    58%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Operator
    22%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%

What Nina family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nina 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 747 immigration records available for the last name Nina. 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 126 military records available for the last name Nina. For the veterans among your Nina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nina lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Nina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Nina in 1968 was 90, and 53 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nina 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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