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Nankoff Family History

Nankoff 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: Danoff, Janoff, Minkoff, Kanoff, Markoff, Neuhoff, Koff, Janko, Danko

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

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Nankoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nankoff 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Nankoff. 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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There are 7 military records available for the last name Nankoff. For the veterans among your Nankoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nankoff lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Nankoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Nankoff in 1966 was 75, and 96 in 1998.

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