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Nanier Family History

Nanier 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: Lanier, Napier, Manier, Vanier, Daniel, Mander, Anker, Lander, Tanner

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Where is the Nanier family from?

You can see how Nanier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nanier family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Nanier families living in Mississippi. This was about 86% of all the recorded Nanier's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Nanier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nanier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nanier ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Nanier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nanier 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Nanier. 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 23 military records available for the last name Nanier. For the veterans among your Nanier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nanier lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Nanier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Nanier in 1974 was 81, and 76 in 2004.

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