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Nansin Family History

Nansin 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, Anson, Hanson, Ranson, Bassin, Masin, Landin, Gansen, Dansie

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

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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Nansin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nansin 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Nansin. 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 3 military records available for the last name Nansin. For the veterans among your Nansin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nansin lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1991, in the United States, Nansin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Nansin in 1976 was 72, and 62 in 1991.

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