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Nankin Family History

Nankin 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: Hankin, Mankin, Rankin, Haskin, Makin, Lakin, Larkin, Landin, Malkin

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Where is the Nankin family from?

You can see how Nankin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nankin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nankin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Nankin families living in Lancashire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Nankin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Nankin families in 1891.
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What did your Nankin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nankin. 34% of Nankin men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Nankin women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nankin were Proprietor and Clerk. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Operator
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 778 census records available for the last name Nankin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nankin 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Nankin. 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 184 military records available for the last name Nankin. For the veterans among your Nankin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nankin lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Nankin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Nankin in 1957 was 54, and 77 in 2004.

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