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Nankee Family History

Nankee 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: Yankee, Anker, Sankey, Banker, Hanke, Nacke, Dankel, Hankes, Nangle

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Where is the Nankee family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nankee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nankee ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Nankee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nankee 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Nankee. 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 36 military records available for the last name Nankee. For the veterans among your Nankee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nankee lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Nankee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Nankee in 1965 was 65, and 92 in 2003.

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