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Nannery Family History

Nannery 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: Nunnery, Nanney, Tannery, Tanner, Danner, Flannery, Kanner, Wanner

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Where is the Nannery family from?

You can see how Nannery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nannery family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nannery families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Nannery families living in Lancashire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Nannery's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Nannery families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nannery surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nannery ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nannery. 100% of Nannery women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nannery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nannery 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 309 immigration records available for the last name Nannery. 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 154 military records available for the last name Nannery. For the veterans among your Nannery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nannery lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Nannery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Nannery in 1963 was 94, and 67 in 2003.

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