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Nainor Family History

Nainor Surname 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: Mainor, Nailor, Gainor, Gaynor, Naito, Nino, Nabor, Nair, Agnor

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Where is the Nainor family from?

You can see how Nainor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nainor family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Nainor families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nainor's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nainor families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nainor 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 Nainor ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Nainor. 100% of Nainor men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Nainor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Nainor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nainor 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Nainor. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Nainor. For the veterans among your Nainor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nainor lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Nainor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Nainor in 1972 was 73, and 89 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nainor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nainor ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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