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Ninan Family History

Ninan Surname Meaning

Indian (Kerala): from the personal name Ninan found among Christians in southern India. It is derived from the Syriac name Yūḥannān Hebrew Yoḥanan (see John compare Yohannan).

— Note: Since South Indians traditionally do not have hereditary surnames this name was in most cases registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

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


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You can see how Ninan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ninan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ninan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Ninan families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ninan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ninan families in 1891.
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What did your Ninan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ninan. 100% of Ninan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 398 census records available for the last name Ninan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ninan 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Ninan. 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 9 military records available for the last name Ninan. For the veterans among your Ninan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ninan lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Ninan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ninan in 1975 was 78, and 55 in 2003.

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