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Nanz Family History

Nanz 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: Banz, Ganz, Ranz, Manz, Nantz, Danz, Nann, Sanz, Janz, Nanez

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Where is the Nanz family from?

You can see how Nanz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nanz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Nanz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Nanz families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Nanz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nanz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nanz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nanz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fireman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nanz. 50% of Nanz men worked as a Fireman. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Fireman
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 811 census records available for the last name Nanz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nanz 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Nanz. 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 203 military records available for the last name Nanz. For the veterans among your Nanz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nanz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Nanz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Nanz in 1964 was 77, and 91 in 2004.

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