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Nantus Family History

Nantus 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: Santos, Angus, Matus, Antos, Dantes, Naus, Nantz, Hanus, Nanos, Antes

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Where is the Nantus family from?

You can see how Nantus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nantus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nantus family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Nantus's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Nantus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nantus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nantus ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Nantus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nantus 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 Nantus. 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 29 military records available for the last name Nantus. For the veterans among your Nantus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nantus lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Nantus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Nantus in 1970 was 86, and 89 in 2002.

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