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Nanscawen Family History

Nanscawen 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: Niskanen, Gansen, Waisanen, Rantanen, Hausladen, Lansdown, Raisanen

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Where is the Nanscawen family from?

You can see how Nanscawen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nanscawen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Nanscawen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Nanscawen families living in Cornwall. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nanscawen's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Nanscawen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nanscawen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nanscawen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Crane Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Nanscawen. 100% of Nanscawen men worked as a Crane Driver and 67% of Nanscawen 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Crane Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Teacher
    34%
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What Nanscawen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nanscawen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nanscawen 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Nanscawen. 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 168 military records available for the last name Nanscawen. For the veterans among your Nanscawen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nanscawen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Nanscawen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Nanscawen in 1966 was 59, and 83 in 2001.

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