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Nakanshi Family History

Nakanshi 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: Nakanishi, Nakatomi, Takahashi, Nakano, Hayashi, Nakashima, Nakai

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

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Nakanshi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nakanshi 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Nakanshi. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Nakanshi. For the veterans among your Nakanshi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nakanshi lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1987, in the United States, Nakanshi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Nakanshi in 1973 was 95, and 103 in 1987.

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