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Nankey Family History

Nankey 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: Sankey, Mankey, Nanney, Yankey, Bankey, Pankey, Hankey, Anker, Manley

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Where is the Nankey family from?

You can see how Nankey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nankey family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Nankey families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Nankey's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Nankey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nankey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nankey ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Nankey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nankey 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Nankey. 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 19 military records available for the last name Nankey. For the veterans among your Nankey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nankey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Nankey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Nankey in 1962 was 71, and 73 in 2001.

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