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Nanyes Family History

Nanyes 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: Hayes, Naves, Mannes, Banyas, Banes, Danes, Dantes, Sanes, Hankes

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Where is the Nanyes family from?

You can see how Nanyes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nanyes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nanyes families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Nanyes family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Nanyes's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Nanyes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nanyes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nanyes ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Nanyes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nanyes 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Nanyes. 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 20 military records available for the last name Nanyes. For the veterans among your Nanyes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nanyes lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Nanyes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Nanyes in 1972 was 72, and 76 in 2004.

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