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Nakan Family History

Nakan Name 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: Nakao, Nakano, Nakai, Naman, Dakan, Kan, Kazan, Fagan, Madan, Gahan

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Where is the Nakan family from?

You can see how Nakan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nakan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Nakan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nakan family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nakan's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Nakan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nakan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nakan ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Nakan ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Nakan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nakan 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Nakan. 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 4 military records available for the last name Nakan. For the veterans among your Nakan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nakan lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2002, in the United States, Nakan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Nakan in 1987 was 78, and 95 in 2002.

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