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Nanai Family History

Nanai 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: Nagai, Nanni, Nakai, Kanai, Rana, Bandi, Dana, Sakai, Naas, Kawai

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Where is the Nanai family from?

You can see how Nanai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nanai family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nanai family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Nanai's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nanai families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nanai surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nanai ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Nanai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nanai 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Nanai. 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 6 military records available for the last name Nanai. For the veterans among your Nanai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nanai lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Nanai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Nanai in 1977 was 83, and 95 in 2004.

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