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Nannay Family History

Nannay 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: Nanna, Nanney, Hannay, Nanny, Hanna, Mannan, Manna, Sanna, Hannam

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Where is the Nannay family from?

You can see how Nannay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nannay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Nannay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Nannay family living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nannay's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Nannay families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nannay 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 Nannay ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Nannay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nannay 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 Nannay. 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 16 military records available for the last name Nannay. For the veterans among your Nannay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nannay lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1996, in the United States, Nannay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Nannay in 1975 was 57, and 22 in 1996.

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