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Ning Family History

Ning Surname Meaning

Chinese: Mandarin or Cantonese form of the surname 甯 (or 寧) meaning ‘tranquil peaceful’ in Chinese: (i) from the placename Ning (甯) the name of a fief (located in Henan province) granted to Ji Wei son of the Duke Cheng of Wey (ruler of the state of Wey (衛) died 600 BC).

(ii) from Ning (甯) posthumous title of the great-grandson of the Duke Xiang of Qin (the 6th ruler of the state of Qin died 766 BC).

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


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You can see how Ning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ning family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ning families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Ning families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Ning's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ning families in 1891.
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What did your Ning ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ning. 63% of Ning women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    63%
  • Domestic Servant
    38%

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There are 251 military records available for the last name Ning. For the veterans among your Ning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ning lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Ning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Ning in 1952 was 43, and 48 in 2004.

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